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Hi Lizzaa85, Thank you for your question regarding when you can wax my underarms after a mini brachioplasty under the armpit 6 weeks ago. You can probably wax your underarms now. However, it is best if you check with your plastic surgeon first. I hope that I have answered your question regarding when you can wax my underarms after a mini brachioplasty under the armpit, which was performed 6 weeks ago. Good luck with underarm waxing!! If you have any further questions regarding arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty, or arm crease fat grafting, please contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research. Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 150 arm lifts. Make sure they have the before-and-after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before-and-after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)
Hi Lizzaa85, Thank you for your question, I hope your recovery has been comfortable.Usually, all normal activity, including underarm waxing, is advised after 6 weeks however, I would encourage you to ask your surgeon first.All the best.
I advise you to speak with your surgeon about the progress of your healing and the prudence of waxing at this time. He/She will know best because every situation and every person is different. Please make sure you are always consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Thank you for your question, best wishes for your healing process, and good luck with the waxing.
Thank you for your questions. If you have healed well from your surgery after 5 weeks you should be fine. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his/her recommendations.
Best to run this by your PS. If the wound have healed and then waxing is not an issue - Usually after 6 weeks if everything progressing appropriately waxing should not be an issue.
Most patients can wax at 6 weeks after surgery, but some people heal faster and some slower. Check with your plastic surgeon to find out whether you are healed enough yet.
Hello, thank you for your questions and photos regarding excessive, loose elbow and biceps skin. From your pictures, I believe you would be best served with an elbow lift, or better yet, a formal arm lift. During an elbow or arm lift, excess upper arm skin is directly removed. The skin that is ...
Hello, thank you for your questions regarding the appearance of your arms after your arm lift or brachioplasty. Answering your questions is difficult without a thorough physical examination. However, I will try. Basically, you have 2 upper arm issues, namely your upper arm lift scars and...
The best candidates for arm lifting are those at their ideal weight and weight stable who have excess skin only and are happy to accept removal of the skin for a scar.