How critical is compression towards arm lift recovery?

September 16, 2021
Asked By:casey1638 in New York

Hello - thinking of getting an arm lift. The surgeon I am leaning towards uses drains, which I am cool with b/c I think it will help reduce swelling and tension on the scar. Is compression still necessary? I had a thigh lift 4 years ago and my surgeon said he doesn't find it makes a difference in recovery. I would LOVE to not wear compression. To me it is always painful and very uncomfortable. How critical is this towards recovery?

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February 3, 2022

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2021

Answer: Arm Lift

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2021

Answer: Arm Lift

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 27, 2021

Answer: Compression

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 27, 2021

Answer: Compression

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 21, 2021

Answer: Postoperative protocol

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2021

Answer: Postoperative protocol

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