Hi! I have larger arms, which doesnt bother me as much as them folding over when theyre resting by my side. Even when Ive been on the smaller side (size 12), I had this issue in high school. Im wondering if lipo with rejuvion would work or if I need a full arm lift? Again, not really self-conscious about my arms being bigger, just the hang near the armpit that creases.
I had a MMO 1/14/25. Recovery was easy with minimal issues other than spitting sutures. I rejected almost all, including thicker deep sutures. Before rejecting, they would get infected looking spots that I could lightly press on, and they would open with puss coming out. I'd clean them up, and within a few hours, the Stitch would come out, and it would clear up. I kept a good eye on all of my incisions, so I was able to catch it quick because some of them would just open up on their own and I would have a big hole. I cleaned it up and put a steri strip over it so it was still getting air and everything but being held together so it wouldn't open further. At one point under one of my breasts, they weren't opening/draining, but were really warm, red, and inflamed with puss underneath the skin, so I had to request antibiotics. Now to my questions with ext brachioplasty. Since HS affects the armpit, I am more concerned about stitches rejecting, and infection. Can an ext brachioplasty be performed without dissolvable sutures? Can it be done with glue and tape? I have seen a few with staples but not often, and they've said it was painful with staples, so I don't really want that. I've also seen a few with plastic Clips over the incision but I don't know what they were called or where I saw those, so I don't know what to ask for that. I am not sure if regular sutures would reduce the issue of spitting, or if I could avoid sutures all together?
I have stretch marks all over my upper arms from weight gain. I've noticed that if I pull on the skin that they become less noticeable. I'm open to getting a mini arm lift but not a full one. Is a mini arm lift enough to reduce the appearance of my stretch marks?
After weight loss, I have loose skin, but its only on the inside of my arm the last 2 inches or so above my elbow. Certainly dont want to do a full arm let, but wasnt sure if a short scar lift is possible in this area?
I have had an armlift 4 weeks ago and am using a scar silicon gel... Strataderm once a day. Would it be better to use this twice a day? Or would silicon sheets with compression over the top be a better option
After losing 105kg post-bariatric surgery, Im unsure where to start with reconstructive surgery. I need work on my arms, legs, stomach, breasts, back, and bum, but since I plan to have children, Im saving my stomach for later. Most surgeons suggest starting with a breast lift and FDL, but this isnt my priority. Im considering starting with my arms or legs and would appreciate advice on the best approach. Thank you!