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Wow! Arm and Breast Lift makeover.

UPDATED FROM Illinois Gal
3 months post

Not Fun.

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Illinois Gal
WORTH IT
PS took the problem sutures out. That hurt like @%$! I hope no more decide to poke out and I'm on the road to recovery (finally).

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Saeed A. Chowdhry, MD, FACS

Saeed A. Chowdhry, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 5, 2017
Oh no, I have a couple poking out too and was wondering what to do about them.
March 6, 2017
I was instructed to pop mine...even though they are disolvable. It was uncomfortable at first but got easier and can see how the arms are healing faster. I had my surgery 12/29/16. I still have a few left that won't seem to snap but they don't seem to be causing any real problems.
March 30, 2017
I was looking at your photos and noticed we have very similar skin quality. I have so many marks under my armpits from my weight loss and wondered if your areas that acted up were on those areas of skin that the marks were present. Those seem to be thinner areas for me and I also get odd little keratin bumps in them sometimes anyway. Your results are beautiful. It has to feel so nice to finally get rid of the extra skin that makes our arms twice their size and to be able to fit a shirt without buying two sizes bigger just to accommodate the arms. I love seeing your result and where he hid your scars really looks good. I will be excited to see how you heal in the long term. I have thin skin and scar very thin. I am really wanting to do the arms, but am so scared of the scar, but where yours was put really looks a lot better than many I have seen.
May 13, 2017
I hope you post again soon. I am wondering what they look like now. Ijust had mind done 12 days ago.
September 2, 2017
So sorry. How is it going? Thanks so much for posting such honest feedback. Really valuable.
UPDATED FROM Illinois Gal
2 months post

Back on Antibiotics.

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Ten week update. Still having issues with the left side. Stitches have been poking out in various spots and they are sharp. You would think by 10 weeks they would be softer. Those locations have been swollen, oozing, and uncomfortable/painful. I've been putting band aids over the areas to reduce rubbing. Last night 3 areas on my breast opened and were oozing pus/blood. Breast is sore. I called Doctors office and first available appointment is Thursday. I offered to email a photo of my breast just in case I need to start on meds and sure enough they called and I'm back on antibiotics. These dissolving stitches don't dissolve very well. My body is rejecting them.
I eat a high protein diet so I don't think this is nutrition related. Very frustrating! This is the first surgery that at 10 weeks out I'm having so many issues.

P.S. I don't know why one photo loaded upside down. Sometimes that happens when I'm posting to this site.

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March 1, 2017
Never mind PS. Photo posted right side up even though it was upside down in review. Wacky.
March 3, 2017
Hi I m a nurse so my concern is if doctor order a sensitive and culture of the breast secretions in ordering to know what kind of bacteria your got ion order to prescribed the correct antibiotic
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March 4, 2017
No culture done. I'm a standard antibiotic just in case. Thank you for your concern.
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March 4, 2017
I'm "on" a ...
They really need edit buttons for postings!
March 4, 2017
You're welcome.
September 2, 2017
So sorry.
March 13, 2018
So sorry you had to deal with all these issues. Did you work during that time and how are you feeling now?
UPDATED FROM Illinois Gal
2 months post

Elevate- just a helpful tip.

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Did I mention that during recovery you want to elevate your arms? Very important as it reduces swelling and is more comfortable. I slept on my back with my arms elevated a good month. Also kept them elevated while watching TV.

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February 26, 2017
Why did you give him 1 star ratings? Your body looks fabulous, and I am trying to find a surgeon; was he ok?
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February 28, 2017
Explanation in review below.