I had a successful arm lift about 7 months ago. About 4 months after my surgery two fingers on my right hand started to swell, and have pretty much stayed this way. Otherwise there is absolutely no other swelling. What could be causing this? Is it possible that as scar tissue has developed below my visible scar, that scar tissue may be blocking lymphatic flow? I exercise regularly and do lymphatic massages about once/month.
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The picture of the arm band and the arm band you describe are fairly common in my practice of massive weight-loss patients. In most cases, I believe these arm bands are congenital. That means you were probably born with this arm band.When I consult with massive weight loss patients...
The longer you wait the better. To allow for adequate healing and arm scar maturation, I would have your arm lift surgery or brachioplasty done approximately 2 to 3 months before your wedding. After a brachioplasty your arm lift, you should allow yourself at least 2 to 3...
It's not unusual for women to develop redundant saggy upper arm tissue with normal aging. When this situation arises, women frequently seek treatment of this condition. A variety of treatment options are available, but with the exception of brachioplasty, most of these procedures have limited...