Hello, I was wondering what is the recovery time for an arm lift? For example, how long do I need to take off from work, restrictions with using the arms before, during and after surgery, certain amount of weight that I can lift, etc.? I work in retail as a manager and sometimes we are unloading merchandise off trucks, etc. I also wanted to know what to expect right after surgery and do I need my husband to take off work too to help me. I am trying to make appointments with three PS this summer.
Answer: Recovery time for an arm lift vs extended arm lift: not sure what I need so I am asking for both. Hello fatfatt.Recovery varies from patient to patient. If you're a very active and have to unload merchandise off a truck then it will be about 6 weeks before I would clear you to return to work. I use the posterior incision which allows the scar to hidden nicely under the arms. I also believe this is a faster recovery than incisions in the front of the arm. \Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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Answer: Recovery time for an arm lift vs extended arm lift: not sure what I need so I am asking for both. Hello fatfatt.Recovery varies from patient to patient. If you're a very active and have to unload merchandise off a truck then it will be about 6 weeks before I would clear you to return to work. I use the posterior incision which allows the scar to hidden nicely under the arms. I also believe this is a faster recovery than incisions in the front of the arm. \Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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Answer: Recovery Time for Arm Lift vs Extended Arm Lifrt The axillary brachioplasty can be performed, but it offers little benefit. Usually, patients who have significant skin laxity need a more comprehensive procedure. You would have to be examined to determine which is best for you. In most people the axillary arm lift is an inadequate treatment because it removes very little skin; however, if your expectations are realistic, this procedure would be fine. I perform these contouring surgeries every week with great results. Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these procedures each year, has great reviews, and has an extensive gallery of before and after pictures. Look at before and after galleries and reviews, because describing a technique is not nearly as important as how it is executed. Make sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following a brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Recovery Time for Arm Lift vs Extended Arm Lifrt The axillary brachioplasty can be performed, but it offers little benefit. Usually, patients who have significant skin laxity need a more comprehensive procedure. You would have to be examined to determine which is best for you. In most people the axillary arm lift is an inadequate treatment because it removes very little skin; however, if your expectations are realistic, this procedure would be fine. I perform these contouring surgeries every week with great results. Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these procedures each year, has great reviews, and has an extensive gallery of before and after pictures. Look at before and after galleries and reviews, because describing a technique is not nearly as important as how it is executed. Make sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following a brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Recovery Time From Bilateral Brachioplasty Surgery It is difficult to ascertain precisely what sort of brachioplasty you will require without any pictures of your arms. However, given that your screen name is "fatfattt", I am guessing that you may need an extended brachioplasty. We typically tell patients that they will need to take off three weeks from work after this surgery. However, given that your job as a retail manager requires you to unload merchandise off of trucks, in your case, I imagine we would ask you to take between four and six weeks off from work, unless some form of light duty employment, that does not require your lifting these boxes, is available at your place of work. Typically, we ask patients not to lift anything heavier than about five pounds for the first three weeks after surgery, nor to lift their arms above their shoulders. It would probably be a very good idea for you to ask your husband to take a week or two off of work to help you during your initial recovery, unless another family member or private duty nurse is available.
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Recovery Time From Bilateral Brachioplasty Surgery It is difficult to ascertain precisely what sort of brachioplasty you will require without any pictures of your arms. However, given that your screen name is "fatfattt", I am guessing that you may need an extended brachioplasty. We typically tell patients that they will need to take off three weeks from work after this surgery. However, given that your job as a retail manager requires you to unload merchandise off of trucks, in your case, I imagine we would ask you to take between four and six weeks off from work, unless some form of light duty employment, that does not require your lifting these boxes, is available at your place of work. Typically, we ask patients not to lift anything heavier than about five pounds for the first three weeks after surgery, nor to lift their arms above their shoulders. It would probably be a very good idea for you to ask your husband to take a week or two off of work to help you during your initial recovery, unless another family member or private duty nurse is available.
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April 10, 2017
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction arm liposuction brachioplasty long arm scar recovery time lifting working out work restrictions Hi Fatfatt, Thank you for your questions regarding the recovery time for an arm lift and extended arm lift. Every patient is different and every surgery is different. Every patient heals at a different rate. There are several different types of arm lifts. There is a crescent arm lift where an incision is made in the armpit, and the incision is relatively hidden. There is a extended arm lift where the incision extends from the armpit to the elbow. The crescent arm lift takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to perform. The extended or full, longitudinal brachioplasty or arm lift takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to perform. In either case, I would plan to take off 2 to 3 weeks from work. It sounds like you do a significant amount lifting at work, so I would suggest you take off three weeks from work. During this time, your arms will be an arm garment to minimize swelling and help to flatten the arm scars. During the initial arm healing phase, I would not suggest you raise your arms above shoulder level. This restriction lasts for approximately three weeks. I would not lift anything more than 5 pounds for the first three weeks. After that, you should be able to add 5 pounds lifting to each arm eat week. I hope I have answered your questions regarding an arm lift or an extended arm lift. I hope I also answered your questions regarding the recovery time after an arm lift. If you have any other questions regarding an arm lift and what recovery is like after an arm lift or brachioplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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April 10, 2017
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction arm liposuction brachioplasty long arm scar recovery time lifting working out work restrictions Hi Fatfatt, Thank you for your questions regarding the recovery time for an arm lift and extended arm lift. Every patient is different and every surgery is different. Every patient heals at a different rate. There are several different types of arm lifts. There is a crescent arm lift where an incision is made in the armpit, and the incision is relatively hidden. There is a extended arm lift where the incision extends from the armpit to the elbow. The crescent arm lift takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to perform. The extended or full, longitudinal brachioplasty or arm lift takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to perform. In either case, I would plan to take off 2 to 3 weeks from work. It sounds like you do a significant amount lifting at work, so I would suggest you take off three weeks from work. During this time, your arms will be an arm garment to minimize swelling and help to flatten the arm scars. During the initial arm healing phase, I would not suggest you raise your arms above shoulder level. This restriction lasts for approximately three weeks. I would not lift anything more than 5 pounds for the first three weeks. After that, you should be able to add 5 pounds lifting to each arm eat week. I hope I have answered your questions regarding an arm lift or an extended arm lift. I hope I also answered your questions regarding the recovery time after an arm lift. If you have any other questions regarding an arm lift and what recovery is like after an arm lift or brachioplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Time off work We recommend patients take 2 to 6 weeks off work when recovering from an arm lift (brachioplasty). No lifting more than 10 lbs and no raising arms above shoulders for 2 weeks after surgery. Also, no activity that will raise your blood pressure for the first two weeks. You could go to work at 2 weeks with light duty for an additional 2 weeks (total of 4 weeks with lifting restrictions) if necessary. Another thing to factor in is if you are attempting to keep your procedure private. You will have restricted range of motion for a few weeks and find yourself guarding your arms, which will be apparent to those around you. Sometimes going back to work too soon can also lengthen your recovery time merely due to fatigue.
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Time off work We recommend patients take 2 to 6 weeks off work when recovering from an arm lift (brachioplasty). No lifting more than 10 lbs and no raising arms above shoulders for 2 weeks after surgery. Also, no activity that will raise your blood pressure for the first two weeks. You could go to work at 2 weeks with light duty for an additional 2 weeks (total of 4 weeks with lifting restrictions) if necessary. Another thing to factor in is if you are attempting to keep your procedure private. You will have restricted range of motion for a few weeks and find yourself guarding your arms, which will be apparent to those around you. Sometimes going back to work too soon can also lengthen your recovery time merely due to fatigue.
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