I had brachioplasty done about 7 weeks ago. I lost 105lbs three years ago naturally, but always had big arms even before I gained and lost the weight. When I had brachioplasty, the surgeon did not perform lipo. I wanted to be at my goal weight before the surgery, but was and still am 13lbs away from there. If I exercise and lift weights, eat a high protein diet, and lose weight slowely, can I tone up my arms and will I majorly sag?
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Arm lift brachioplasty arm reduction Arm liposuction
Hi Beth, Congratulations on your massive weight loss!! Congratulations also on your brachioplasty or arm lift. Thank you for your pictures. What you have is not uncommon. Frequently, I see your conditionin my plastic surgery practice. This is due to weight loss and loss of upper pole breast ...
Congratulations on successfully losing the weight and I hope you experience the many health benefits that follow. There are many academic centers throughout the country which train plastic surgeons through residencies and fellowships. These programs have cosmetic surgery clinics where these...
It's not unusual for patients to have wound healing problems following arm lift surgery. The problem typically occurs where the vertical incision meets the transverse incision. This location is at risk for wound separation for a variety of reasons. These include poor blood supply to the skin...
