I am 5 days post op and am very concerned about how the shape around the back of my right arm is turning out. I was wearing my compression garment on that side too low at first, but have now pulled the sleeve up. No change at all and am worried it will heal in this shape. Is this just normal swelling? The other incision is not this lumpy at all!
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You are still in the early post operative period. Sometimes liposuction is used during an arm lift and sometimes there can be some nerve irritation after surgery. Worsening, sharp shooting pain or burning pain can be an indication of some nerve irritation. If it persists or worsens, it can be a...
Thank you for your question about how brachioplasty (arm lift) scars heal in individuals with red hair, and whether these scars fade similarly to scars on other body parts.
The healing process and the way scars fade can vary from person to person due to differences in genetic makeup, which...
Thank you for seeking advice on arm elevation following a brachioplasty. Elevating the arms is crucial after such a procedure to minimize potential swelling, also known as edema. This swelling arises as your body's natural healing mechanism post-surgery, wherein the body directs increased blood...
