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What Am I Allowed to Do Directly After Arm Lift E.g. Cooking, Etc?

What exactly can one do on second day of OP with arm lift,eg cooking, cutting of vegetables etc? or may I not use the arms for a period of time? and how do I care for the woun ds? tomorrow is my op on arm also laser on face, neck, chest and hands.

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Post Arm Lift instruction

December 14th, 2011
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You should first ask your operating surgeon as each surgeon has different post-operative instructions.

Directly after your arm lift you should be resting and have very minimal activity that involves your arms. The first 7 days you will have your bandages on and should be giving your arms the proper time to heal.

As far as cooking goes, I would wait about 10-14 days. As far as exercise goes, you should wait about 4-6 weeks post operatively.

I have included a link below that may be of help to you. Best of luck.

Web reference: http://losangelesarmlift.com/

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS

Activities of daily living after arm lift

November 6th, 2011
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You haven't said what kind of arm lift you underwent, ie whether liposuction or brachioplasty. If you are having either plus layering of various areas, you will need to recuperate. Just as with any other operation, you should be taking it easy for the next 7-10 days. Ask your plastic surgeon about the postop regimen. He should also be providing you with postop wound care instructions. Best of luck.
Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS
New York Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

What Am I Allowed to Do Directly After Arm Lift E.g. Cooking, Etc?

October 19th, 2011
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This question should be addressed to the chosen operative surgeon! We do not know which type of brachioplasty you are having, your medical history, etc. Thus we can not advise via the internet. In my patient I request no use for 7 days at least or more. Best  of luck. 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Arm Lifting Surgery Recovery?

October 17th, 2011
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Thank you for the question.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Although probably best to address specific questions with your plastic surgeon, in general you will likely be out of commission  for most of the activities you have listed for at least 10 days. Your surgeon will  advise you regarding the specifics of activity and any  wound care that may be necessary.

Best wishes.

Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_armlift.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

Arm Use Following Brachioplasty

October 20th, 2011
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Arm motion should be minimal for the first several days after your brachioplasty or arm lift and you definitely should avoid any significant lifting.  The more things that you do to minimize swelling, the better result you will see.  I have my patients keep their arms wrapped carefully with Ace Wraps for 3-4 weeks to discourage this swelling.

John Whitt, MD (retired)

John Whitt, MD (retired)
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews

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