Hello, I had my arm lift done in April of 2024. As of right now, I’m incredibly displeased with my results and find myself in tears over it quite often. Initially, I believed that lipo would be done with the arm lift, but it wasn’t. Is it typical for arm lifts to be done without lipo? My arms are full, uneven, lumpy, and have even more pronounced banding than before the surgery. My surgeon and I discussed this and I knew that there was a potential of still having mild creasing after. They look to be almost the same size as prior to surgery. On top of this, my scarring is awful- which I understand isn’t the surgeons fault, but it’s frustrating nonetheless. Now I feel just as insecure as before I got the surgery. To be clear, this isn’t because of the scarring but because of my arms in general. I don’t mind scars. I’ve followed up with my surgeon several times through email, telephone and in person. Every time I’ve brought it up, I’ve been dismissed and interrupted. I’ve been told there’s nothing she can do other than a small scar revision of 2-3 inches on one arm. Is a revision suggested for this? Thoughts?
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An in person evaluation is best but based on the submitted photos it does appear that a revision would be helpful. Fat grafting can be done to improve contours. Depending on the degree of skin laxity either a brachioplasty or skin tightening may be suggested. Visit with a board certified...
Hello dear. After losing 105 kg following bariatric surgery, it's completely normal to have excess skin in various areas of the body. Although many people start with a breast lift, if you plan to have children in the future, it's best to wait until you've completed your pregnancies before...
Thanks for your question THolland, any time a patient has a finding that may impact bleeding risk, I recommend consulting with a hematologist prior to your surgery. This specialist is trained in different types of bleeding and clotting disorders and will be able to give you the best idea of your...
