Bodytite for arms: How long is recovery for getting arms done? Will it be bruised?

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Do you have to wear compression on them and how long? Thank you

Naveen Setty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your questions.  BodyTite is an excellent option to treat the arms.  Liposuction is typically performed along with BodyTite, so some bruising is possible.  Recovery with this procedure is typically short as most of the significant swelling and discomfort is resolved within a week (depends on how much liposuction is performed).  My patients typically wear compression for 2-3 weeks and have some exercise limitations for 3-4 weeks.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Bruising and swelling can occur after BodyTite and will usually resolve in a few weeks. Typically, you can return to sedentary activities within two to three days; full activity with exercise, within two to three weeks.  If you have liposuction with BodyTite, a compression garment is typically recommended.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

There is lesser risk of bruising with liposuction with Bodytite than with liposuction alone. Garments are worn for 6 weeks regularly followed by 6 weeks only at night. This is my garment protocol for arms. Other areas of the body require varying length of time for use of garments.Regards,
  
Dr. Ravi Somayazula
  
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- American Board of Medical Specialties
  
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)- Subcommittee Task Force on Patient Safety
  
Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
  
Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Hi There Thank you for your excellent question.We have probably performed more bodytite procedures on arms than anybidy else in the world.There are a number of factors tgat determine how long the garment is worn but most often 3 weeks is sufficient.Kind Regards and Best WishesDr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics Nottingham & Harley St, London 01159596999

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I like the combination of BodyTite and PAL for arm lifts because it can be done with a 3mm incision and there is no downtime.  I had a patient return to work which included traveling for meetings.  I had her use compressive sleeves.  Once they loosened up after a week or so we sent her a smaller compression sleeve set.  It is a game changer for my practice in terms of offering arm lifts to patients.

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