I had brachyplasty 11 months ago under local anesthesia. During the procedure there were 2 to 3 times on each arm that the nerve was involved because I had seconds of severe sharp pain down to my pinky and my fingers trembled. Lasted seconds while he was cauterizing away the skin. Is it normal to still have almost complete numbness in back of oe arm area of about 3 inches from elbow above. The other arm has slight decreased sensation but not numbness like the left arm. Also is this permanent?
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In my practice, I would not do an arm lift and thigh lift together because it would be a longer operation with higher risk. Also, you would probably not want all 4 extremities out of commission after surgery. Be sure to consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
Brachioplasty can be a challenging surgery when it comes to excising exactly the right amount of skin and tissue. Too much and you can have major complications from trying to close the incisions and too little leads to residual excess skin and fat with a poor shape. I certainly agree with t...
Thank you for your inquiry regarding arm skin laxity. Without visual assessment, a personalized recommendation is challenging. Nonetheless, an arm lift and reduction, medically termed brachioplasty, could be suitable for your case. Please note that further liposuction may exacerbate skin excess....