Arm lift with lipo - already feeling better

After two pregnancies and weight gain and loss of 100lbs, I have been left with loose skin that doesn't respond to exercise. I had a breast lift in 2017 and was elated with the results so I of course knew I'd be going back to Dr Smith for my arms as well. I decided to also have a bit of abdominal lipo at the same time as I have a few stubborn fat pockets on my stomach.

Day 4 of recovery and already feeling better. Days 2 and 3 were a little rough but as long as you stay on top of pain meds it's really not bad. Armpits are definitely the worst part as it's hard to not have any friction. I showered after 48 hours and incisions look pretty good so far. I'm super itchy and have a plastic fork within reach at all times haha.

My arms are super tight feeling which I'm sure will subside once the swelling goes down. It's definitely hard not being able to use my arms and for this reason I'd say this recovery is worst than breasts. Post op appt is Monday so excited to see Dr Smith and get his opinion on how I'm healing. He's been very honest about scarring- it's really kind of a crapshoot how people heal from a brachioplasty but I'm hopeful I'll be one of the lucky ones