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31 year old brachioplasty after weight loss

UPDATED FROM JennaSunshine
28 days post

Im one month out today. My left arm is…

JennaSunshine
WORTH IT$7,000
Im one month out today. My left arm is healing nicely, but my right is giving me some trouble. Continue to have a seroma that's being stubborn, some skin that's puckering around this area, and I have 2 sores that are having some trouble healing. I'm hoping this will all correct itself with time.

JennaSunshine's provider

Colette Stern, MD

Colette Stern, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 20, 2025
how are you doing now?
August 12, 2025
Do you have any photos of your scar now? I am wanting to do this procedure but having a hard time seeing someone’s “final” results. I appreciate any thoughts you might have to add as well!
UPDATED FROM JennaSunshine
21 days post

The most recent issue I'm facing is a…

JennaSunshine
The most recent issue I'm facing is a returning seroma in my right arm, close to the inner elbow. I first had it drained Monday when it was the size of a golf ball easily, if not larger. It was hard to close my arm or keep my arm by my side. My doctor removed 10cc of fluid. The next day, the swelling and hardness returned. I had it drained again on Thursday. Friday morning it is beginning to return but not as big. I also took my tape off so I can begin applying silicon sheets, and noticed that I have a couple of open sores on my right arm. These weren't there Monday so I'm not sure what happened. I put neosporin on the wounds and placed a bandage over. For now I will only place silicon sheet on my left arm.

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UPDATED FROM JennaSunshine
13 days post

I am 13 days post op and overall I am doing…

JennaSunshine
I am 13 days post op and overall I am doing well. On Monday (10 days post op) I had my staples removed in the armpit area. The left arm was pretty tender, as the skin was red and inflamed. Over the weekend, there had been some cloudy liquid come out of it. Dr. Stern felt I didn't need an antibiotic. My nurse retaped this area and advised that the tape should stay on for another couple of weeks. She said when it comes off, I can put the silicon strips on. I ordered these strips online. On Tuesday I went for a brief walk in the park with my boyfriend and dogs. We then went to a local nursery, and I may have overdid it with trying to pick up smaller items. That evening my arms felt heavy and sore. Wednesday morning I woke up to swollen lower arms. Over the course of the day, my arms eased up and I went with my boyfriend to take my dogs to the dog park. I was able to just sit down so this was an easier outing. I had friends visit me for dinner, and that was fun. That evening my left arm started burning again and I saw the tape had come off around the armpit area. There was what looked to be a build up of greenish pus. I washed off with warm salt water and applied neosporin. My arm wrap was bothering me so I took it off for the night. Currently I'm feeling well. I still have swelling around the elbow area that is uncomfortable but not unmanageable. I'm able to shower myself and wash my hair. I can also cook simple meals. Sitting up and typing is getting easier. Dr. Stern advised I not drive until the 1st, so I'm working from home this week.

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