How Long Should I Wait to Consult My Surgeon About the Loose Skin Post-Op Arm Lift?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I would suggest keeping your regular follow-up with your plastic surgeon. I would also suggest waiting at least 6 months before undergoing revisionary surgery. In the meantime continue your diet and exercise program. Best wishes.

Your problem is fat in the arms. If your surgeon took more skin he/she would not have been able to close the skin. You need to loose that fat to get a good result. Loosing the weight is either by liposuction or massive weight loss, then repeat the brachioplasty. Looking at your incision , the Z plasty your doctor did well with what he had to work with.

It is still early In the healing process so undoubtedly you still have some swelling. Continue to wear your compression sleeve as directed by your surgeon. Sometimes it is not possible to tighten the arm skin as much as you would like . If after you have healed, there is additional skin that can be removed to improve the result you may be a candidate for a revision . Try to be patient and call your doctor or go in so that he or she can address your concerns, and guide you through your recovery. more