How critical is compression towards arm lift recovery?

I use ace bandages and they seem to work fine; compression garments can a bit tight and uncomfortable at times; follow your PS's advise.

Hello Casey,

Thank you for your question regarding the importance of wearing compression garments after your arm lift, arm reduction, Brachioplasty. In my opinion, arm compression is vital to optimal arm reduction results. Compression garments are worn for about 6-8 weeks and help to flatten the scar and minimize swelling. Everyone gets swelling after the surgery and the arm garment helps to get rid of the swelling sooner. The sooner the swelling is gone the sooner you will heal. Personally, I don't use drains on the arms. I don't find them to be useful. However, I believe arm compression garments are very important. Please seek an experienced plastic surgeon who has done hundreds of arm lifts. Thank you for your question regarding garments after an arm lift/reduction.

I specialize in arm lifts. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the arm reduction. If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office. Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research. Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts. Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Compression is helpful to control swelling and give support to the tissues as they heal. Each surgeon will have her/his own post operative instructions. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.