I am 6 months post op arm lift. The thing I wanted taken care of the most is the skin around my elbows which is why my scar wraps around a bit. It's still there and I am very self concious. I am wondering if an arm lift revision would generally be free and what the recovery time would be. I am an xray tech and just wonder how many days off of work I would need.
November 18, 2015
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction arm liposuction brachioplasty arm lift revision elbow scar Thank you for your question regarding arm lift or brachioplasty revision.Usually, arm lift or brachioplasty scars can be revised. If your arm lift or brachioplasty scars are not too extensive, these can be revised in the office under local anesthesia. In terms of the cost, you and your board-certified plastic surgeon need to discuss this. Depending on the extent of the arm lift or brachioplasty scars revision surgery, you should be able to return to work as an x-ray technician after approximately one week.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction arm liposuction brachioplasty arm lift revision elbow scar Thank you for your question regarding arm lift or brachioplasty revision.Usually, arm lift or brachioplasty scars can be revised. If your arm lift or brachioplasty scars are not too extensive, these can be revised in the office under local anesthesia. In terms of the cost, you and your board-certified plastic surgeon need to discuss this. Depending on the extent of the arm lift or brachioplasty scars revision surgery, you should be able to return to work as an x-ray technician after approximately one week.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Elbow area revision Congratulations on having an arm lift procedure. The elbow component of an arm lift is difficult to correct and due to the nature of the long scar-can certainly stick out (dog ear). Additional liposuction and possible transverse scar (across the elbow area to a small extent) may be necessary. Any revision of an arm lift is a smaller procedure with a shorter recovery time of 3-4 weeks, especially in the nature of your job. The cost of any revision would be best discussed with your Plastic Surgeon who will give you a sensible plan considering he/she has carried out your operation.Best of luck with this.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Elbow area revision Congratulations on having an arm lift procedure. The elbow component of an arm lift is difficult to correct and due to the nature of the long scar-can certainly stick out (dog ear). Additional liposuction and possible transverse scar (across the elbow area to a small extent) may be necessary. Any revision of an arm lift is a smaller procedure with a shorter recovery time of 3-4 weeks, especially in the nature of your job. The cost of any revision would be best discussed with your Plastic Surgeon who will give you a sensible plan considering he/she has carried out your operation.Best of luck with this.
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