Arm lift - Aug 26,2020

It’s been just over 6 weeks since I had my arms done and I am so happy with the results! The scars are fading and the “dog ear” on the inside of my left elbow has flattened a lot. I started using scar cream after my 4 week visit and do massage on my scars to break down the scar tissue.
I do notice some pulling as I extend my reach, but that makes sense. I expect that will go away as the healing continues.
Dr. Schaffer said I don’t have to use the compression sleeves unless I notice some swelling. I was only taking it off to shower and it was always such an “aaahhhh” moment to get that off.
I’ll go back ito see Dr Schaffer in a month.

I’ve got a Lot more flexibility in my arms and was told I could start the scar cream now. Most of the scars on my arms are fairly light anyway. I do have a small ‘dog ear’ but I am using massage and scar cream to break that scar tissue down and I’m already seeing improvement. Still faithfully wearing compression garments except when in the shower. I do love the feeling when I take it off for a few minutes!

The steri- steps hung on to week 3. I would trim off the loose parts. I so pleased with the size of my arms. When I would look at myself in the mirror before surgery- they are the size I expected (prayed) they would be. The scar lines are perfectly placed too.