I had an armlift 13 days ago. My incisions appear to be healing well (from what i can see). The silicone strips are still on. There is a bunch of puckering going on. Are the strips causing this? Will this heal smooth and flat? I am worried that I will have funky looking arms. I think I'm one of the lucky ones with healing armpits though...
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Thank you for your question regarding how much time is needed off work after an arm lift. The amount of time depends on the nature of your job. If you have a desk job or one that does not require heavy lifting or significant arm movement, most patients can return to work within 10–14 days. H...
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...
Induration and hardness are components of the normal healing process. By now, these concerns should have resolved themselves. If there is anything suggestive of a fluid collection, hematoma, infection, or blood clot, see your plastic surgeon. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Sur...