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Hello AngieDP, thank you for your question. I would suggestcontinuing with keeping your arms elevated for another 7-10 days. Arm elevation, salt avoidance, and armcompression minimize arm swelling which leads to a quicker recovery after anarm lift or brachioplatsy. In addition, minimal arm swelling leads to a betterfinal arm scar. Sincerely,J. TimothyKatzen, M.D.
Thanks for your question. My patients are provided with written post op instructions following all surgery. I normally advise my patients to keep arms elevated for 5-7 days. I would advise you to touch base with your physician for his/her specific instructions, as we all differ somewhat in our preferences.
We generally advise our patients to elevate their arms for 5 days however this would depend on the degree of swelling. We also instruct our patients to avoid lifting or bearing any weight on your arms for several days to weeks. You must stay out of the sun until the healing process is fully completed or skin in the treated area may develop irregular pigmentation and scars may become raised, red or dark. Good luck.
Hello ccbrbo, thank you for your question. This is a difficult question to answer without photos. It sounds like the “invisible” arm lift is typically a short scar arm lift or brachioplasty . Liposuction is usually performed in all arm lifts. The amount of excess arm skin and fat will det...
Let your plastic surgeon know about this. If it is NOT getting better, he/she may prescribe you some medication to soothe irritated nerves. Some burning sensation is normal and it should be getting better. If it is not, we prescribe Gabapentin medication to our patients.
Thank you for your question. Discuss with your surgeon as answers will vary among surgeons. After procedures such as the arm lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, etc. where swelling is a concern postoperatively, compression garments are typically used. A period of 4-6 weeks is usually recommended in...