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I would suggest waiting 6 weeks after your arm lift to have your blood pressure taken. By 6 weeks the arm lift/brachioplasty incision should be well healed.
Hello, by default always run these questions by your PS... in general, considering your had no issues with post op healing, 7 weeks post op should be more than enough time to safely resume taking your BP in either arm.
That's a great question. Barring any wound healing or other post-operative complications, I allow upper arm blood pressure measurement four weeks after brachioplasty. There are other areas, such as the leg or lower arm, that can be used until then. I'm happy to hear that your are doing well. I wish you the best.
Since you are 7 weeks out from surgery, this should be enough time to resume taking your blood pressure. If there are any issues or concerns, you can always consult with your surgeon.
Congratulations on having undergone the arm lifting surgery, in a complication free fashion. At this point, it is likely that you will be able to have your blood pressure checked on your arm without difficulty. However, always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon, who is ultimately responsible for your care. Enjoy the outcome of the procedure performed!
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