I'm 15 days post-op from a brachioplasty. I'm experiencing "deep" numbness in the lower part of my left forearm; from the elbow to a few inches short of the wrist. My incisions go from my armpit to my elbow. No incisions on the forearm. I had the procedure to excise skin after massive weight loss. I'm concerned that the numbness will not go away. Am I worrying too soon? Is there anything I can do? Are there Neurologists who can treat sensory nerve "damage?"
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I hope your arms have continued to improve and that you have found additional assistance if necessary. There are limits to how much skin you can remove without jeopardizing your circulation and nerve supply to your forearms and hands. I would encourage you to follow up with a board certified ...
From your shared history and photos, my primary recommendation leans towards an arm lift. Given your significant weight loss post-VSG, your skin likely lacks the elasticity seen in individuals who haven't undergone such weight loss. For optimal results, a standard arm lift involving an incision...
Thank you for your question about what procedure would best suit your arms. My vote would be for an arm lift. I do not think cool sculpting achieves much, let alone anything for your arms. In addition, if you're planning on losing another fifteen pounds, the skin will only get more loose in this...
