Had an arm lift 10 years ago, it needs to be redone, they have sagged and drooped again. Because this is a second time, am I at greater risk for any type of complications, if so what complications? What are the pros and cons of doing a bra line back lift at the same time as opposed to having separate surgeries? Has anything changed with the way arm lifts are done today from 10 yrs ago, or am I safe in relying on my knowledge of the procedure from my previous one?
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty back lift arm lift revision brachioplasty revision upper body lift I would suggest combining your arm lift surgery with your back lift or posterior upper body lift. These procedures are often performed together. I encourage patients to have the back lift or posterior upper body lift done with the arms because if there is excess skin and fat from the back lift around the armpit (dog ear), it can be corrected during the same surgery. I am uncertain as to the exact technique your prior plastic surgeon used for your arm lift. Most board-certified plastic surgeons with significant experience with arm lifts, perform arm liposuction at the same time as the brachioplasty. For your arm revision surgery, I would insist that arm liposuction be performed at the same time during your arm lift revision.Due to the fact that you were undergoing an arm lift revision, your general risks for complications are not significantly increased. However, since it is an arm lift revision, I would conscientiously wear your arm garment for at least 6 to 8 weeks after your surgery.
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Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty back lift arm lift revision brachioplasty revision upper body lift I would suggest combining your arm lift surgery with your back lift or posterior upper body lift. These procedures are often performed together. I encourage patients to have the back lift or posterior upper body lift done with the arms because if there is excess skin and fat from the back lift around the armpit (dog ear), it can be corrected during the same surgery. I am uncertain as to the exact technique your prior plastic surgeon used for your arm lift. Most board-certified plastic surgeons with significant experience with arm lifts, perform arm liposuction at the same time as the brachioplasty. For your arm revision surgery, I would insist that arm liposuction be performed at the same time during your arm lift revision.Due to the fact that you were undergoing an arm lift revision, your general risks for complications are not significantly increased. However, since it is an arm lift revision, I would conscientiously wear your arm garment for at least 6 to 8 weeks after your surgery.
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Answer: Arm Lift Revision Thank you for your question. See a board certified plastic surgeon, and be evaluated for the procedure. They can evaluate how much skin will need to be removed, and assess your benefit to risk ratio, and you can determine how much risk you want to take. Back scars are typically not the best healing so take that into consideration. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Arm Lift Revision Thank you for your question. See a board certified plastic surgeon, and be evaluated for the procedure. They can evaluate how much skin will need to be removed, and assess your benefit to risk ratio, and you can determine how much risk you want to take. Back scars are typically not the best healing so take that into consideration. I hope this helps!
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Revision Arm Lift and Bra Line Back Lift Performed at the Same Time Assuming that you are healthy and are near your ideal weight, there is no reason for you not to have arm lift surgery. And if you are planning to have bra line back lift, having it as the same time as your surgery is even a cost-effective approach because you only have to pay for one surgical facility fee and anaesthesia fee. Nevertheless, most plastic surgeons believe that keeping elective surgery under six hours is one way to minimize risk of complications. Good luck and best wishes.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Revision Arm Lift and Bra Line Back Lift Performed at the Same Time Assuming that you are healthy and are near your ideal weight, there is no reason for you not to have arm lift surgery. And if you are planning to have bra line back lift, having it as the same time as your surgery is even a cost-effective approach because you only have to pay for one surgical facility fee and anaesthesia fee. Nevertheless, most plastic surgeons believe that keeping elective surgery under six hours is one way to minimize risk of complications. Good luck and best wishes.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Arm Lift Revision (10 years later) and Bra line back lift - What are the pros and cons, & can they be done together Assuming you in good health, you should be able to have both the procedures done together. Of course, this is also assuming that you are a good candidate for the procedures (for example, you have reached your long term stable weight etc.). My best suggestions: select your plastic surgeon carefully, based on significant/demonstrable experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully and learn as much as you can about the pros/cons/risks/ complications associated with the planned procedures. Online consultants, without direct examination, would not be able provide you with specific enough information about your candidacy for the procedures and/or specific potential risks/complications in your individual case. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Arm Lift Revision (10 years later) and Bra line back lift - What are the pros and cons, & can they be done together Assuming you in good health, you should be able to have both the procedures done together. Of course, this is also assuming that you are a good candidate for the procedures (for example, you have reached your long term stable weight etc.). My best suggestions: select your plastic surgeon carefully, based on significant/demonstrable experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully and learn as much as you can about the pros/cons/risks/ complications associated with the planned procedures. Online consultants, without direct examination, would not be able provide you with specific enough information about your candidacy for the procedures and/or specific potential risks/complications in your individual case. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Have armlifts changed from the way they were done 10 years ago? Absolutely!If one needs an armlift, by definition the tissues are weak.Therefore repair is dependent on the weak tissues.We can now repair and influence the quality of the tissue "clay" that we are scupting with...SERI, from Allergan, is a silk soft tissue implant that turns into your own collagen.In my pilot study on brachioplasties(armlifts) with SERI, and there was no recurrence and the scar quality was improved.No reason not do the backlift at the same time if you are healthy(anesthesia time) and have a lower risk BMI(BMI is a risk factor for anesthesia)....Best of luck.
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Have armlifts changed from the way they were done 10 years ago? Absolutely!If one needs an armlift, by definition the tissues are weak.Therefore repair is dependent on the weak tissues.We can now repair and influence the quality of the tissue "clay" that we are scupting with...SERI, from Allergan, is a silk soft tissue implant that turns into your own collagen.In my pilot study on brachioplasties(armlifts) with SERI, and there was no recurrence and the scar quality was improved.No reason not do the backlift at the same time if you are healthy(anesthesia time) and have a lower risk BMI(BMI is a risk factor for anesthesia)....Best of luck.
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