I had an arm lift done 2 weeks ago. It looks like my doc didn't remove enough fat/skin at all. Will they tighten up? (Photo)

April 30, 2016
Asked By:rsheagren in Key West, FL

I had brachioplasty after losing 150 pounds 10 years ago. I waited a long time. Now that I have had it done, it looks like my doc didn't take nearly enough skin/fat off! I cry daily because this is such a massively painful thing to heal from. Will the swelling and fat looking tissue resolve itself over time?

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Answer: 2 Weeks post Brachioplasty: will my arms reduce over time?

May 3, 2016

Answer: 2 Weeks post Brachioplasty: will my arms reduce over time?

May 2, 2016

Answer: Brachioplasty

May 2, 2016

Answer: Brachioplasty

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May 2, 2016

Answer: I had an arm lift done 2 weeks ago. It looks like my doc didn't remove enough fat/skin at all. Will they tighten up?

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Answer: I had an arm lift done 2 weeks ago. It looks like my doc didn't remove enough fat/skin at all. Will they tighten up?

November 10, 2016

Answer: Brachioplasty

November 10, 2016

Answer: Brachioplasty

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