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So Far, Not Happy - Sacramento, CA

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I had an arm lift done at the same time as my...

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SMS1978June 11, 2012
$6,750

I had an arm lift done at the same time as my extended tummy tuck. I would recommend against doing more than one procedure at a time. It was just too much for my body. I needed my arms in order to compensate for my tummy, but couldn't use them. I didn't get a vertical scar in my armpit--which is typical. The result is that I have a cave for an armpit, which makes is very difficult to shave. I'm still healing though, so I'm hoping that this gets less annoying. But I did have over an inch of skin removed, so the bat wings are gone. I'm only 3 weeks in, so I'm really hoping that my view of what I had done improves.

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Arepa
June 12, 2012
Hi I just wanted to ask you if you had lipo in the axillary folds as well. Thanks
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SMS1978
June 14, 2012
For some reason, my posts from home were registering. Sorry for the delay. As far as I know, there was no lipo done on my arms. Just skin removal.
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SMS1978
July 30, 2012
Just a quick update. I found out at my last post-op appointment that I did have lipo done on my arms. I assumed I hadn't because there was no bruising. But I guess he did the lipo while the skin was cut open, plus I had drains, so that's why he stated that I didn't get the typical bruising. Hope this helps!
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mich7
June 14, 2012
I think your arms look amazing you are going to be so so happy !!!
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SMS1978
June 14, 2012
Thanks mich7! I have to remove the surgical tape this weekend. Kind of freaked out about that. I know there will be one hell of a scar underneath there. Not ready to see that :o) I'll post more pictures when I can.
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mich7
June 14, 2012
Thats funny because I have to remove mine this week on my tum unfortunately it still makes me feel a little nervous too, good luck !!
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SMS1978
June 14, 2012
I get to remove the tummy ones as well this weekend. We'll have to compare notes. I'm just freaked out, but I'm sure we'll both be just fine. Good luck to you as well! :o)
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mich7
June 14, 2012
Thanks will let you know how I get on, really feel for you having 3 to do but lets just imagine a few months from now I'm sure we will be happy!!!
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SMS1978
June 14, 2012
My tummy ones go all the way around the back (was an extended TT), so I'm really not looking forward to those. But you are exactly correct- Think Happy Thoughts! Think Happy Thoughts! :o)
UPDATED FROM SMS1978

Got the ok from the doc to stop wearing the arm...

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SMS1978June 15, 2012
Got the ok from the doc to stop wearing the arm compression garment. That dang thing was driving me crazy. Tomorrow I have to remove the tape. Kind of freaked out.

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UPDATED FROM SMS1978

Today is 1 month post-op. The surgical tape is...

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SMS1978June 17, 2012
Today is 1 month post-op. The surgical tape is gone and the ointment is on (this is why it's shiny in the picture). The incisions look horrible up close, but I know they will (hopefully) smooth out over time. Just glad to be rid of the compression garment.

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