I had a Brachioplasty 2 weeks ago. I have been wearing a compression garment that had 3/4 sleeves that my doctor ordered for me. I still have pretty significant welling in my forearms, seeming to start right where the compression sleeve ends. Do I need a compression sleeve that goes all the way to the wrist? Will that help the swelling in the forearms?
November 11, 2015
Answer: Swelling in the forearms Thank you for your question. If you are two weeks out from surgery, you could try decreasing the amount of time you're wearing the garment. You could switch to wearing during the day or wearing at night, whichever is more comfortable. This may help alleviate some of the swelling in the forearms. If you don't notice a difference with this, then switching to a full length arm garment would be a another option. Good luck with your recovery.
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November 11, 2015
Answer: Swelling in the forearms Thank you for your question. If you are two weeks out from surgery, you could try decreasing the amount of time you're wearing the garment. You could switch to wearing during the day or wearing at night, whichever is more comfortable. This may help alleviate some of the swelling in the forearms. If you don't notice a difference with this, then switching to a full length arm garment would be a another option. Good luck with your recovery.
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November 10, 2015
Answer: Swelling after arm lift Swelling in the forearms is common. What you are describing may benefit from a garment that extends out to the wrist. Please see your surgeon who can best advise you on a change of garment.
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November 10, 2015
Answer: Swelling after arm lift Swelling in the forearms is common. What you are describing may benefit from a garment that extends out to the wrist. Please see your surgeon who can best advise you on a change of garment.
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