Can I take my blood pressure 3 weeks post op my brachioplasty?

Hi there and thank you for your question regarding if you can take your blood pressure 3 weeks post-op of a brachioplpasty. I realize that this answer may be a bit late, being that your question was asked in 2019 but I figured I'd answer it anyway. I do not recommend you take your blood pressure with the traditional arm-squeezer pump. That's too much pressure on an incision after 3 weeks. I would choose another method of blood pressure measuring that doesn't involve squeezing.

Thank you for your question! Yes, it is ok to take your blood pressure at 3 weeks post op. However, it may be more comfortable to use a wrist blood pressure cuff instead of upper arm. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Your best answer will be that of your plastic surgeon as he/she is aware of the extent of the brachioplasty and how well you are healing.  Make sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following a brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your questions. I would run this by your surgeon. Better to be safe than sorry. Take the BP on your leg or somewhere else if possible.Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Every surgeon has their own postoperative protocol and recommendations for post-operative care. So answers here will vary. It is important that you follow your surgeon’s instructions to ensure the best results. For that reason, you should speak with your plastic surgeon. 
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Every surgeon has their own recommendations for
post-operative care, therefore the answers will vary. It is important that you
are following your surgeon’s instructions to ensure the best results. We
recommend consulting with your doctor to further discuss your concerns.

Thank you fr your question. It is up to your surgeon. You can take BP from forearm, wrist or leg. Please clarify from your PS