I am in OT 1x/week and ASTIM 2x/week for limited ROM caused by brachioplasty in Oct. Therapist says skin cannot stretch as it's healed. The collagen is out of whack and it reminds her of a burn victim's scar. Scar tissue and adhesions in the arm and webbing in the axilla prevent ROM. PS did a zplasty in March to lengthen the scar but tissues were so degraded that it opened 4x. Zplasty did lengthen the scar but not by enough. I am scared. Will I ever have normal ROM and wear short sleeved shirts?
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Thank you for your question about brachioplasty. In reviewing your photos, it appears you have gotten an excellent result with your surgery. I suggest that you check with your PS about when to resume exercising of your arms. I see no reason why you could not achieve good tone in the arms when...
