I have noticed that my arm lift scars are much wider than any other scars from surgery including my breast reduction and lift. I am 9 weeks out and still in a compression garment. I also still have one arm noticeable larger than the other which concerns me but the doctor says wait and see. I see him in 2 months. I realize things take time but I would like to have presentable scaring by short sleeve weather in the deep south.
March 31, 2021
Answer: Scars after an arm lift Scars can be of significant concern after arm lifts because of their visibility. My preferred treatment is to have my patients apply tape to the wound for the first six weeks and if there is concern about the scar beyond this period, have them start applying silicone sheeting. A trial of silicone sheeting should be at least 12 weeks to start.
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March 31, 2021
Answer: Scars after an arm lift Scars can be of significant concern after arm lifts because of their visibility. My preferred treatment is to have my patients apply tape to the wound for the first six weeks and if there is concern about the scar beyond this period, have them start applying silicone sheeting. A trial of silicone sheeting should be at least 12 weeks to start.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Treatment for scars after arm lifts The arm lifting procedure is one of the hardest areas to control scarring. Scars look worse when they are under tension. This procedure is phenomenal for removing extra skin and getting tight arms; the major drawback is tension. Applying tape for long term, compression garments, silicone sheeting or silicone gel, all can be helpful in taking tension off the scars to allow for better healing. There are also laser treatments that are available such as fractional ablation (CO2) or Erbium lasers can help improve the look.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Treatment for scars after arm lifts The arm lifting procedure is one of the hardest areas to control scarring. Scars look worse when they are under tension. This procedure is phenomenal for removing extra skin and getting tight arms; the major drawback is tension. Applying tape for long term, compression garments, silicone sheeting or silicone gel, all can be helpful in taking tension off the scars to allow for better healing. There are also laser treatments that are available such as fractional ablation (CO2) or Erbium lasers can help improve the look.
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