When is it okay to resume normal day to day things like sweeping? cleaning? dishes? cooking? I am 2 weeks extended brachioplasty with incisions from elbow to arm pit then zig zagged and extended down sides past bra line. pain in arms and armpit still there and still swollen obviously. Also doing lymphatic drainage massages 2 times a week as advised. Thank you so much
Answer: Activity This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery as well as how you're progressing through recovery. Typically you are able to return to normal activities within a few weeks and gradually return to more strenuous activities at around six weeks. Closely follow your surgeon's instructions for optimal outcomes.
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Answer: Activity This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery as well as how you're progressing through recovery. Typically you are able to return to normal activities within a few weeks and gradually return to more strenuous activities at around six weeks. Closely follow your surgeon's instructions for optimal outcomes.
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October 4, 2023
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty return to daily life after arm lift arm lift expert arm lift revision arm lit post-op arm Hi aariviera530,
Thank you for your question regarding daily life after an extended arm lift. Thank you for your questions regarding when it is safe to resume normal day-to-day things like sweeping, cleaning, dishes, and cooking.
Every plastic surgeon has their own personalized set of postoperative orders. It is important that you follow your chosen arm lift plastic surgeon’s postoperative instructions and precautions. In general, most plastic surgeons individualize their postoperative care after patients have undergone an arm lift. Every patient is different. Most patients only have an arm lift. In your case, your incision extended down your sides past your bra line. This makes your recovery a little different.
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October 4, 2023
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty return to daily life after arm lift arm lift expert arm lift revision arm lit post-op arm Hi aariviera530,
Thank you for your question regarding daily life after an extended arm lift. Thank you for your questions regarding when it is safe to resume normal day-to-day things like sweeping, cleaning, dishes, and cooking.
Every plastic surgeon has their own personalized set of postoperative orders. It is important that you follow your chosen arm lift plastic surgeon’s postoperative instructions and precautions. In general, most plastic surgeons individualize their postoperative care after patients have undergone an arm lift. Every patient is different. Most patients only have an arm lift. In your case, your incision extended down your sides past your bra line. This makes your recovery a little different.
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Daily activities post arm lift Thank you for your question! For my patients having an arm lift procedure, I advise that they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off from cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off from weight exercises and yoga. As far as daily activities go, such as sweeping and washing dishes, at 2 weeks most patients are able to do so. I recommend discussing specific post surgical restrictions and recovery with your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps!
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Daily activities post arm lift Thank you for your question! For my patients having an arm lift procedure, I advise that they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off from cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off from weight exercises and yoga. As far as daily activities go, such as sweeping and washing dishes, at 2 weeks most patients are able to do so. I recommend discussing specific post surgical restrictions and recovery with your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps!
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Daily life after extended arm lift. The patient can expect some bruising and swelling that improves over the first two to three weeks.Make sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following an extended brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. However, the final result is not seen until 6 months or longer as the body is able to reduce the swelling in the arms and form a mature scar.The scars can widen after surgery and it is important to minimize both overhead activity or repetitive activity at the elbow during the early healing period of the first 6 weeks. There should be no strenuous activity or heavy lifting.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Daily life after extended arm lift. The patient can expect some bruising and swelling that improves over the first two to three weeks.Make sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following an extended brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. However, the final result is not seen until 6 months or longer as the body is able to reduce the swelling in the arms and form a mature scar.The scars can widen after surgery and it is important to minimize both overhead activity or repetitive activity at the elbow during the early healing period of the first 6 weeks. There should be no strenuous activity or heavy lifting.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Daily life This should be enough time but make sure you talk to your surgeon as well. Each surgeon has their own protocol for this type of resumption of activities. Also depends on other factors but mainly how your healing is coming along. Good luck. Hope this helps.
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Daily life This should be enough time but make sure you talk to your surgeon as well. Each surgeon has their own protocol for this type of resumption of activities. Also depends on other factors but mainly how your healing is coming along. Good luck. Hope this helps.
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