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!