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How critical is compression towards arm lift recovery?

Hello - thinking of getting an arm lift. The surgeon I am leaning towards uses drains, which I am cool with b/c I think it will help reduce

What are the consequences of pulling a drain out?

Help! I accidentally pulled one of my drains out after my arm lift about 28 hours after my surgery. The doctors can't see me until

Will I need drains with a mini arm brachioplasty?

My question is, is this procedure required to have those bulbs that collect blood?

What's the recommended sleeping position during recovery from extended armlift?

I have read on this forum that many women have developed stretched scars on their elbows and they think it has been from holding a book

What is the recommended time to wait between procedures?

Lost 120# had TT & BAM 3.5 weeks ago. Recovery has been great. Drains out at 18 days, no seromas. Pain was way less than I expected.

Arm lift: Drains or no drains? Lipo or no lipo? I have consulted 2 doctors and am confused as their approach is very different

I have genetic hanging arms with a medium amount of fat I have been to 2 plastic surgeons No1 was happy to do an armlift in day surgery