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Recent Brachioplasty - 2 Wks Post Op. Small 1' Opening Still Not Healing Quickly...
I am doing saline packing on the small wound but is there anything else to speed the healing? Also why are the compression garments worn for 6 wks plus. Thanks in advance
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creative1
in Louisville, KY
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Wound separation after brachioplasty
It is not uncommon to have a small area(s) of wound separation after a brachioplasty - primarily because of prolonged swelling in the operative area and increased tension on the incision with any arm motion. Keeping the area of separation clean as you are doing will result in healing of the site in an additional two to three weeks.
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Arm lift and post op care
It is not unusual to have small areas of the incision that open or take longer to heal after having an arm lift, or brachioplasty. Keeping the wounds clean and packing are important. A topical antibiotic such as polysporin can also help. It is important to wear the commpresion garments becuse this reduces swelling, which would otherwise slow the healing process and in crease the risk of infection.
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Delayed healing with brachioplasty
Unfortunately it is not too uncommon to have some small areas with delayed healing after a brachioplasty. The skin quality in this area is unique. It will take several weeks to heal but it will heal well. A scar revision may or may not be necessary depending upon the result at 6 months to one year.
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Small wound openings
It is very normal to have small wound healing issues after surgery. Every patient heals at a different rate. Be patient. As for the garment, I use a compression garment if liposuction is performed for 4 weeks. If liposuction is not performed I tend to take off arm dressings after 2 weeks. Each surgeon has their own way of doing things - discuss your questions with your surgeon.
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Brachioplasty
Patience is the key. You are doing right things. Juat give it more time. It is not unusual for minor wound seperation to take 4-6 weeks to heal completely.
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Recent Brachioplasty - 2 Wks Post Op. Small 1' Opening Still Not Healing Quickly...
Very common to have minor wound separation in a brachioplasty. Good wound care will help resolve this. Six weeks is an average time we use, it could be 4 weeks to 8 weeks in a range.
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Wound healing and Arm Lift
Be patient. Our bodies want to heal and it will. It usually takes much longer than patients expect but for us it is normal. It sound like you are getting appropriate care and if that is your only concern, it sounds like you are doing well.
Some surgeons use compression garments while others do not. It is a preference for some but not all surgeons require it.
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Wound problem after brachioplasty not uncommon
Minor wound healing problems are quite common after brachioplasty. These occur because the skin is tight when closed under some tension. It would not be unusual for a small wound such as this to require 4-6 weeks for complete healing. The final results are rarely compromised.
Saline dressing changes are completely appropriate. If you are experiencing some discomfort and you are not allergic to sulfa you may want to try Silvadene dressing changes. This antibiotic cream can be soothing and...
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Opening After Armlift
I know this must be a concern for you, but it is unfortunately very common post armlift for patients to have openings occur. You should first consult your surgeon with this issue and they will give you proper instructions on how to take care of your opening in order to properly heal your wound.
When this occurs to my patients I will have them increase their protein levels and to make sure they are packing and doing dressing changes twice a day. Keeping the area clean is essential.
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