Should I still have pain after arm lift?

Thank you for your question regarding arm pain two weeks after a brachioplasty. Thank you for your history. Post-operative pain is normal after a brachioplasty, arm lift, or arm reduction. Even two weeks after a brachioplasty, arm and armpit pain is normal. You should be concerned if your arm pain continues six weeks after an arm lift. Most experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons who perform many brachioplasties do not initially place their arm lift patients in an arm compression garment. Usually, arm lift patients are ACE wrapped from wrists to axillae or armpit. You are kept in the ACE wrap for about 2-3 weeks. After 2-3 weeks, and when the brachioplasty incision has healed some, your plastic surgeon willll place you in a medical compression arm garment. Immediately after arm lift surgery, you should elevate your arms and keep your hands elevated. You should do 15 hand pumps every hour while awake. Elevation, compression, and exercises minimize the swelling after an arm lift. Most plastic surgeons would agree that your arm swelling is probably what is causing your arm pain. I hope I have answered your question regarding pain two weeks after an arm lift or brachioplasty.
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 pain, contact an experienced plastic surgeon.
Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is difficult, 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, MD. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric 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, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Yes, it is normal to still have pain two weeks post-op. The compression jacket should make your recovery more comfortable. Reach out to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Congratulations on having taken the step toward rejuvenation. I believe the best option is to discuss this with your surgeon. In my practice it is not uncommon for patients to experience more discomfort in the arms than the abdomen. The only way to tell for sure that this is a normal post operative course is an in person physical exam and history. Your surgeon will be able to confirm this quickly.Good luck.