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?
Answer: Arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty, arm liposuction, arm lift, compression garment, swelling It sounds like the arm compression garments are leading to forearm swelling or edema. I would not suggest a compression sleeve that goes to the wrist. Instead, I would suggest an Ace bandage that extends from your fingers to the edge of the compression sleeve. First, I would place this Ace bandage. Then I would put the arm compression garment. This will force fluid towards your heart. I would also suggest keeping your elbows straight and your wrists above heart level. After an arm lift or brachioplasty, all these maneuvers will help minimize swelling in the hands and wrists. When I perform a brachioplasty or arm lift, I always wrap my patient's hand, forearm, elbow, and upper arm with an Ace bandage. At the end of an arm lift surgery, I place the Ace bandage. This bandage helps to minimize swelling in the hands, forearms, and upper arms. I leave the Ace bandage in place for approximately 10 to 14 days. Once the arm incision is well healed, then I convert to compression garments. The arm compression garment stays in place for 4 to 6 weeks.Hand, wrist, forearm, and upper arm edema are usually transient after an armlift. After an arm lift or brachioplasty, upper extremity edema may take 4 to 6 weeks to dissipate, but the swelling usually does eventually disappear. Good luck. Congratulations on undergoing a brachioplasty. Please remember to wear your compression garments, apply silicone cream, and silicone sheeting for optimal arm lift scar results. If you have any questions, please not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, Dr Katzen
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Answer: Arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty, arm liposuction, arm lift, compression garment, swelling It sounds like the arm compression garments are leading to forearm swelling or edema. I would not suggest a compression sleeve that goes to the wrist. Instead, I would suggest an Ace bandage that extends from your fingers to the edge of the compression sleeve. First, I would place this Ace bandage. Then I would put the arm compression garment. This will force fluid towards your heart. I would also suggest keeping your elbows straight and your wrists above heart level. After an arm lift or brachioplasty, all these maneuvers will help minimize swelling in the hands and wrists. When I perform a brachioplasty or arm lift, I always wrap my patient's hand, forearm, elbow, and upper arm with an Ace bandage. At the end of an arm lift surgery, I place the Ace bandage. This bandage helps to minimize swelling in the hands, forearms, and upper arms. I leave the Ace bandage in place for approximately 10 to 14 days. Once the arm incision is well healed, then I convert to compression garments. The arm compression garment stays in place for 4 to 6 weeks.Hand, wrist, forearm, and upper arm edema are usually transient after an armlift. After an arm lift or brachioplasty, upper extremity edema may take 4 to 6 weeks to dissipate, but the swelling usually does eventually disappear. Good luck. Congratulations on undergoing a brachioplasty. Please remember to wear your compression garments, apply silicone cream, and silicone sheeting for optimal arm lift scar results. If you have any questions, please not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, Dr Katzen
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Arm lift post-op swelling Thank you for your question. I would elevate the arms to above the level of the heart as much as you can when you are resting or lying down. This will help considerably. You can also get full length compression garment that may help.Also let your plastic surgeon know as the garment may be too tight.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Arm lift post-op swelling Thank you for your question. I would elevate the arms to above the level of the heart as much as you can when you are resting or lying down. This will help considerably. You can also get full length compression garment that may help.Also let your plastic surgeon know as the garment may be too tight.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Swelling in the forearms after brachioplasty. Incorrect compression garment? Congratulations on having undergone the arm lifting surgery. Best to address your concerns directly with your plastic surgeon; have him/her check to make sure that the garment is not acting as a tourniquet. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Swelling in the forearms after brachioplasty. Incorrect compression garment? Congratulations on having undergone the arm lifting surgery. Best to address your concerns directly with your plastic surgeon; have him/her check to make sure that the garment is not acting as a tourniquet. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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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 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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