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Can You Revise a Short Scar Brachioplasty Gone Horribly Wrong?

asked 1 year ago by susan1298
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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8 answers to Can You Revise a Short Scar Brachioplasty Gone Horribly Wrong?

Healing and later extension if possible

Hello, Your possibilities for revision depend upon how much laxity there is in the areas around the wound after it heals and softens. As long was your mobility is not affected, I would wait until the scar matured. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Wound separation following a short scar upper arm lift

You have had separation of your incision which will take some time to heal. Typically, I would wait at least 6 months before considering a revision. Smoking and diabetes are some of the issues that can lead to what you have experience. I would suggest following up closely with your plastic surgeon and making sure that he/she understands your concerns.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Brachioplasty complications

I am sorry that you are having a wound healing problem from a short scar brachioplasty. You have to be followed carefully by your surgeon at this point.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision of short scar brachioplasty

Revisions are possible. However, you need to give time to allow the wound/incision to heal. In addition, you need to give time for the local inflammation and swelling to settle. Generally, I recommend waiting at least 6 months before considering a scar revision. Remember, a scar revision does not erase the scar. It replaces an undesirable scar with hopefully a better looking or better camouflaged scar.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Wound healing complications after arm lifting

I am sorry for what you are going through. When results are less than ideal, we are as heartbroken as our patients. The first priority is wound healing through local wound care and antibiotics as directed by your surgeon. Once this has healed and the scars have softened (anywhere from 9-12 months after wound closure & healing), a scar revision can be undertaken. Hang in there. It is very likely that your surgeon has a plan to improve your result... more

Allan J. Parungao, MD
Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon

Short scar brachioplasty

IT appears that you have a wound separation. Although common sense might tell you to close it up , that could result in a worse problem. Generally, it is nbest to allow it to heal with proper wound care and then pursue definitive treatment as guidied by your surgeon.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Severe Complication of Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Truly sorry for what you are going through. From the picture you provided it seems the tissues in the center died, the wound has separated and you have a redness which may be associated with a rumbling infection. With proper care the infection, if there is one, will be treated. You will then need to care for the wound until all the not-so-healthy tissues are removed and a nice, red wound bed appears. Such a wound can then heal by itself in a matter of several weeks. I would advise... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Revision brachioplasty

You can do a revision after the separated edges have closed up and the tissues have settled down. This usually takes 4-6 months. At that point some sort of revision can be done depending on what you wind up with. Maybe revisit your doctor and a couple of others and see what they suggest. Short scar brachioplasties really don't work very well in my opinion and you might need to convert to a traditional one and accept the longer scar.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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