I had a tummy tuck and an arm lift 12 days ago. 2 nights ago i was changing my arm dressing and noticed that I had an opening in both arms in the armpit area. I asked my doctor he didn't seem too concerned just told me to keep it clean and to use these gauzes that he gave me. But rushed me off the phone. I'm not sure what to do. Should I go to the hospital and get it checked out?v
I had an arm lift two weeks ago. I went in to the doctor two days after the procedure. That morning my forearm started to hurt. After they removed my ace bandages my pain increased. I had this pain for 10 hours before it went away. Now the outside and bottom of my arm feel numb. When I set my arm on anything it feels weird and fat. There is also tingling near my wrist. If I stretch my arm or lift it I feel tingles into my forearm. My armpit is really tight. What can I do?
I had brachioplasty on August 12, 2017 and I am not pleased with my results I expected to have them much smaller and contured a little more. My surgeon keeps telling me that I have to be patient to see more results in that I am still Swollen and it may last up to six months is that true?.. will my arms appear more slim as time goes on or is this the end results?
Hi I got brachioplasty done August 25 and Wednesday sept 3rd I went for my post op visit and they removed the old bandages and put on new ones. Well that same night my incision on my right arm popped open and it first was a quater size now its the width of 3 fingers put together on sat sept 6th. I don't know what to do. My ps was trying to sew it back thurs but he said its going to pop open again and let it heal. But being that the wound is unstable and opening wider should it be stitched?
When is it okay to resume normal day to day things like sweeping? cleaning? dishes? cooking? I am 2 weeks extended brachioplasty with incisions from elbow to arm pit then zig zagged and extended down sides past bra line. pain in arms and armpit still there and still swollen obviously. Also doing lymphatic drainage massages 2 times a week as advised. Thank you so much
I had an arm lift done about 12 days ago and I feel like I'm going to be like this forever but I am trying to patient and let myself heal. I asked the surgeon before I had my surgery if he thought it was enough time between my surgery and my ski trip (4 weeks) and he indicated I would be fine. I'm curious about other doctors thoughts on this. I'm really concerned about not being able to ski as I planned this trip almost a year ago.
I had a Brachioplasty 2 weeks ago. I have been wearing a compression garment that had 3/4 sleeves that my doctor ordered for me. I still have pretty significant welling in my forearms, seeming to start right where the compression sleeve ends. Do I need a compression sleeve that goes all the way to the wrist? Will that help the swelling in the forearms?
Hello! I have lost 240 pounds naturally before skin removal surgeries! I was very into fitness and the gym for physical and mental health. I am 2 weeks post op extended brachioplasty. Can i start walking a mile or 2 outside?? AND mot importantly...when is it truly okay to be doing cardio like on the stair master or elliptical? actually SWEATING? and for how long? Obviously I know weight lifting is probably 8 weeks to be safe...but cardio and other exercises to get back routine.
Hello! I am 2 weeks post op from a brachioplasty and lower body lift. Everything seems to be healing well, except for my arm pits. Both are very irritated, and I think my right one is starting to open a bit. To me, the compression vest I am wearing is too tight. Ive asked several times if I should get a larger size, but I am told no. I need to take a break from the CG. Is this a bad idea? And any other suggestions on how to heal the armpit area quickly?