Two and a half months ago, I had an arm lift. My right arm is still very tight-feeling and sore near the scar. Immediately after surgery, my doctor was honest and said that he had had trouble closing the arm and therefore went more modest on my left arm. I have been receiving professional massages on my arms for nearly a month at his direction. The banding has improved, but the tension still remains. Will the skin stretch to feel normal? Has it been pulled too tight?
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Answer: Has my skin been pulled too tight after an arm lift? Will it stretch? (Photo)
Thank you for your question. With age and/or weight changes, the upper arms and abdomen can hold a lot of excess fatty tissue and develop skin laxity. An arm lift procedure helps to contour the upper arms by reducing excess skin and fat. The incisions can be hidden in the armpit for those...
Hello, and thank you for your questions regarding the fact that you require arm lift surgery, but you still have weight to lose, and do you have to wait until you hit your goal weight before arm surgery. Thank you for your history and your arm pictures.
Your case is why every plastic surgeon...
Dear ranamoharam,
Firstly, congratulations on your significant weight loss and your journey towards improved health and body contour. When it comes to resuming exercise after a brachioplasty, it's crucial to proceed with caution to ensure optimal healing and prevent any complications.
Given...
