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Arm Lift - San Antonio, TX

I am post op week 2 after an extended arm lift. I...

  • 28 Oct 2012

I am post op week 2 after an extended arm lift. I have had very minimal pain, just sore under my arms and I am healing GREAT! I wear my compression garment day and night, just remove it to shower.

I did purchase an extra one so I could wear one while one was being washed. Super happy with my results and I am only 2 weeks out so I am looking forward to the healing stages ahead! Ill add photos later!

I am now 4 going on 5 weeks post and I am...

  • 15 Nov 2012
I am now 4 going on 5 weeks post and I am DELIGHTED with my arms. My scar looks great! It is flat, small and I am using silicon sheets now, they are looking better and better. I am writing a Thank You to my PS for giving my "Michelle Obama" arms, just as I asked :) Okay, so they look more like hers than before my surgery for sure!!! I don't mind the scar at all, in fact, it reminds me of how far I have come, achieving my fitness goals and just investing in myself, because I am worth it!

I am 6 weeks post op and have been wearing my...

  • 18 Nov 2012
I am 6 weeks post op and have been wearing my compression garment and silicon sheets just about 24/7. Usually at night take them off to shower, clean the silicon sheets and let them air dry and rest my arms for about an hour before putting it all back on. My scars are healing so well, I am so surprised. Some areas actually healed together without evidence of scar! I am posting pictures I just took that show how my scars are healing.

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Delio Ortegon, MD

My Doctor: Delio Ortegon, MD

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I chose Dr. Ortegon based on his credentials as a board certified PS, the before and after pics I viewed, and after meeting him and his staff, I felt it was going to be a pleasant experience all the way around. My initial consultation was impressive. Pictures were taken and I was digitally shown what the procedure would entail on my own photos. I had seen other pics of surgeries he had done on others and so I also knew my results would be "tops"after seeing his "work" and I was right! :) Should I ever choose to have other procedures in the future he will be the one I go to! I highly recommend Dr Ortegon for your plastic surgery needs. He has a great bedside manner, is reassuring and takes his time with you, answering questions, etc. His office staff is kind, compassionate, and professional as well. You will not be disappointed!

Comments (6)

bridge_79 15 May 2013
Your results are AMAZING. I cannot believe how good your scar looks! Congrats
GeGe82v 20 Feb 2013
Your results look amazing !!!!
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 28 Oct 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm glad everything went well during your surgery! If you don't mind sharing, did you need an arm lift because of weight loss, or just general sagging, etc?

MEjustBETTER 15 Nov 2012
I had an arm lift for both reasons. I lost 50 lbs over the last year or so, however since I can remember I have always tended to carry weight in my arms. As I got older I noticed sagging, it's genetic runs in my family, the saggy bat wings even with a normal weight. Anyhow I lift weights and build muscle but the sagging got worse for some reason. No more sagging!!!! YAY!
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 17 Nov 2012

Wow, your after pics look awesome! You must be really pleased with the outcome so far. The scar also looks really good at the moment, that's definitely a great outcome!

BodyOverHaul12 8 Dec 2012
YES! You took all the words right outta' my mouth!

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