How long does it usally take for under arm wound to close after arm lift with lipo?

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My incision on one side is very small like a little hole and in the other side its red it looks like a scrape it just needs the top layer of skin . I've been keeping th clean and dry but laey i have been putting neosporin and I stopped putting gauze from the oozing .,

James Clayton, MD (retired) · Answer

Healing following the arm lift surgery can have delayed healing because of the nature of the arm pit (axillary area).  It is very common to have warmth and moisture in the arm pit even after surgery and the motion of the shoulder further adds to healing challenges.  Be reassured, however, that even with delayed healing, the incision scars will heal, and usually, the scars will be very acceptable. Please visit your surgeon to check out your specific situation. Best wishes for a great result.

Rajat Gupta, MD, MS, DNB - Account Suspended · Answer

Wounds are closed & stitched during the surgery itself. There are no open wounds left. Stiches are done which get absorbed and need not be removed. As the time goes by, the scar fades a lot. In my practice, I use fractional laser over the scar, post 3 weeks of the surgery, so that the scar heals and is less visible.

How long does it usally take for under arm wound to close after arm lift with lipo?

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