I had an arm lift done about 12 days ago and I feel like I'm going to be like this forever but I am trying to patient and let myself heal. I asked the surgeon before I had my surgery if he thought it was enough time between my surgery and my ski trip (4 weeks) and he indicated I would be fine. I'm curious about other doctors thoughts on this. I'm really concerned about not being able to ski as I planned this trip almost a year ago.
February 7, 2019
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty post-op activity after an arm lift smaller arms skinny arms thin arms arm scar arm healing Hello Gentle4844, thank you for your question regarding whether you be able to ski one month after an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty. If you have not had any complications (like wound breakdown), I see no reason why you cannot ski four to six weeks after an arm reduction. When you were skiing or when you are physically active, I would highly suggest you wear your arm compression garments. physical activity will cause swelling in areas which have undergone surgery. The arm lift or brachioplasty is no exception. I hope that I have answered your question regarding post-operative activity after an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty .Good luck and have fun skiing. I wonder where you'll go? Utah, Wyoming, Switzerland? If you have questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty post-op activity after an arm lift smaller arms skinny arms thin arms arm scar arm healing Hello Gentle4844, thank you for your question regarding whether you be able to ski one month after an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty. If you have not had any complications (like wound breakdown), I see no reason why you cannot ski four to six weeks after an arm reduction. When you were skiing or when you are physically active, I would highly suggest you wear your arm compression garments. physical activity will cause swelling in areas which have undergone surgery. The arm lift or brachioplasty is no exception. I hope that I have answered your question regarding post-operative activity after an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty .Good luck and have fun skiing. I wonder where you'll go? Utah, Wyoming, Switzerland? If you have questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Resuming activity after surgery Thanks for your question. If your healing is normal the your wounds should be about 80 percent as strong as they will become at three weeks. By six weeks they are close to 100 percent. I would suggest you get a check up with your PS before the trip to make sure your PS feels you are safe to proceed.Best wishes.
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Resuming activity after surgery Thanks for your question. If your healing is normal the your wounds should be about 80 percent as strong as they will become at three weeks. By six weeks they are close to 100 percent. I would suggest you get a check up with your PS before the trip to make sure your PS feels you are safe to proceed.Best wishes.
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