I am doing saline packing on the small wound but is there anything else to speed the healing? Also why are the compression garments worn for 6 wks plus. Thanks in advance
August 11, 2013
Answer: Brachioplasty Healing problems
Unfortunately the arm pit is a difficult area to heal because of frequent motion and high normal bacterial counts, sweating, etc. Arm lifts therefore occasionally have problems like this, especially in the axilla (arm pit).
The most common reason would be absorbable sutures that are reactive and being pushed out through the the skin but an infection could also be the cause.
The good news is that your arm lift will heal. It just needs more time.
See your board certified plastic surgeon to be checked.
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August 11, 2013
Answer: Brachioplasty Healing problems
Unfortunately the arm pit is a difficult area to heal because of frequent motion and high normal bacterial counts, sweating, etc. Arm lifts therefore occasionally have problems like this, especially in the axilla (arm pit).
The most common reason would be absorbable sutures that are reactive and being pushed out through the the skin but an infection could also be the cause.
The good news is that your arm lift will heal. It just needs more time.
See your board certified plastic surgeon to be checked.
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December 14, 2011
Answer: Opening After Armlift
I know this must be a concern for you, but it is unfortunately very common post armlift for patients to have openings occur. You should first consult your surgeon with this issue and they will give you proper instructions on how to take care of your opening in order to properly heal your wound.
When this occurs to my patients I will have them increase their protein levels and to make sure they are packing and doing dressing changes twice a day. Keeping the area clean is essential.
If for any reason the scar does not turn out favorably, you can have your surgeon perform a scar revision or you can consult with another board certified plastic surgeon about your revision. Whichever you prefer if it happens to occur.
I have included a link below that may be of interest to you. Best of luck.
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December 14, 2011
Answer: Opening After Armlift
I know this must be a concern for you, but it is unfortunately very common post armlift for patients to have openings occur. You should first consult your surgeon with this issue and they will give you proper instructions on how to take care of your opening in order to properly heal your wound.
When this occurs to my patients I will have them increase their protein levels and to make sure they are packing and doing dressing changes twice a day. Keeping the area clean is essential.
If for any reason the scar does not turn out favorably, you can have your surgeon perform a scar revision or you can consult with another board certified plastic surgeon about your revision. Whichever you prefer if it happens to occur.
I have included a link below that may be of interest to you. Best of luck.
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