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When can I exercise after arm lift?

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deana182Jan 22, 2009

I will be getting an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) in around 6 months. I want my arms to have a nice toned look like they used to have. Should I start weight training again before the surgery, or wait until after the procedure and the skin is tightened? Which one will get me the best, toned look?

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Hello, I makeupyourface. Thank you for question regarding options regarding non-surgical skin tightening for the arms. With 100 pound weight loss and excess skin you would do best with a longitudinal brachioplasty, arm lift, or arm reduction. However, if you cannot afford or live with the arm...

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Thank you for your query. The lumpiness seems to be from irregular fat distribution. I would recommend some autologous far grafting along with PRP which will improve the contours as well as scar quality. Please discuss your concerns with your Plastic surgeon who can help you. All the best!

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Your back laxity exists in 2 dimensions: horizontal excess and vertical excess. By combining a vertical incision, which is an extension from the horizontal incision of the breast reduction, to the horizontal incision of the arm lift, the vertical component will pull some of the back horizontal...

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In my opinion, if the sagging has not improved after weight loss and several years, skin laxity is the main issue, not fat. In that situation, a mini arm lift (limited brachioplasty) is often the most effective solution and is a procedure we routinely perform. A mini lift can remove excess skin...

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