Arm lift 8 weeks post op - should it still hurt ?

It's not unusual to be sore and tender to palpitation this far out. You should massage your scar twice or three times a day to soften it and de-sensitize. Let your plastic surgeon know about your concerns.Warmest regards, Dr. Aldo

Dear swjojo
Thank you for your question, altered sensation following arm reduction surgery is very common indeed. Sometimes this presents as areas of numbness and sometimes as discomfort of a variable degree due to numerous sensory nerves which supply the arm and forearm running in the area operated upon.
It can be several months if not up to a year before things settle entirely but do try to massage twice daily for around 10 mins to help desensitise the region.

Greetings,

Every recovery is different for each patient.It is about 4-6 weeks before patients are feeling  “normal” againhe scar from this procedure usually heals nicely but can be prominent some times. Postoperative scar therapy can help to minimize scar formation and swollenness. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.

Have a great day!

Its not unusual to be experiencing discomfort eight weeks after arm lift surgery.  The arms are used for every activity and this places stress on the incisions/scars.  Swelling will fluctuate for some time and is also normal.  Be patient, it takes many months before you can see your final results.

Hi, thanks for your question. It's perfectly normal to be sore around 2 months after an arm lift. Try to make a routine of massaging early in the morning and before going to bed. Gently massage on the incision areas. Stop if it is painful. Do check your wound carefully daily and trim any "dissolvable stitches" poking out.