Prolonged forearm swelling 6 months after arm lift - will it ever go away?

Prolonged swelling in the forearm six months after an arm lift (brachioplasty) can occur, but it should typically subside by that point. Some swelling may linger, especially if there’s fluid retention, scar tissue, or overexertion during recovery. To address this, you could try gentle massage, compression garments, and avoiding activities that strain the arms. However, it's essential to consult your plastic surgeon to ensure there are no complications like lymphedema or infection and to discuss any necessary treatments for ongoing swelling.

A few people after an arm tuck may have had damage to their lymphatic system and continue to swell. However, your healing time is one year, and you may slowly of down in size. Lymphatic massage might be helpful plus more aggressive compression for lymphatic fluid. Please discuss this with your surgeon.