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Arm Lift Surgery
UPDATED FROM Ms.willfixit
2 years post
2 Years and ~4 Months
Ms.willfixitSeptember 2, 2021
WORTH IT$6,400
So the scars are still here and I don't like them. I still protect them with sleeves from the sun because I am not sure if I want a tattoo over it, scar camo or have scar revision surgery. My arms are not flabby any longer I still don't regret the surgery, but now I see a lot of scarless arm lifts if that technology was out in 2019 I would have paid any extra cost to have it done.
I will update on my decision and pictures once I make the decision.
I will update on my decision and pictures once I make the decision.
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UPDATED FROM Ms.willfixit
6 months post
6 month post opt appointment
Ms.willfixitNovember 26, 2019
My scar is still very visible, mostly everything I wear is long sleeve with lace as with the lace you can not see the scar at all.
Today was my 6 month post op and I received steroids injections in some spots especially where the open wound was. The steroids is supposed to flatten out the scar and I should start seeing it work within the next few weeks. I also asked about skin color tattoo and my Dr. advised that some tattoos don't work cause sometimes the color won't take to scar tissue so make sure you have a conversation with the tattoo artist to find out what it will take to get your desired outcome. I am still massaging and still using strips.
Today was my 6 month post op and I received steroids injections in some spots especially where the open wound was. The steroids is supposed to flatten out the scar and I should start seeing it work within the next few weeks. I also asked about skin color tattoo and my Dr. advised that some tattoos don't work cause sometimes the color won't take to scar tissue so make sure you have a conversation with the tattoo artist to find out what it will take to get your desired outcome. I am still massaging and still using strips.
Replies (1)
November 30, 2019
Hi thanks so much for sharing! Your arms look great and I like that you are so open and say what you're using on them and what has really helped. I'm getting an arm lift and breast aug Dec 26th. Can you give me any tips etc besides all the information you've already given. I've taken 3 wks off work and I do work a physical job what's your thoughts? I noticed you said you over did it. How far does your incision go past your arm pit just curious? Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing back and I'm so happy that you will not be hiding your arms anymore
December 3, 2019
Hi, I would say make sure you have some help and that your help is very reliable and understanding. You just have to resist the urge to reach and allow the skin on your arms to relax (as it will be very tight) prior to doing anything that requires a reach. Also ensure you have several garments to change into. I ended up with 5, I actually still use them with my strips.
My incision doesn't go past my underarms.... It stops right at the pit.
I think your Challenge may be having both of those surgeries using the same incision.... and I don't know anything about that....
Maybe do some research on having those type of surgeries at the same time, check YouTube people are always sharing their journey there...
UPDATED FROM Ms.willfixit
2 months post
Silicone Strips
Ms.willfixitJuly 27, 2019
Ok these strips last 3 - 4 weeks, you put them on and go about your business, I keep mines on for the entire day, they will become less sticky but I used medical tape to keep them in place (no biggie).
*sidenote: I have gallbladder removed (emergency surgery) in January literally after my arm lift consult and I had this really high raised scar... I have been using the strip on it and it’s dang near gone so I know it works. This is a smaller scar, which when I was researching that the silicone responds faster to smaller scars than larger ones.
Back to regularly scheduled post....
The strips are going to end up costing you more. I put a strip on my right arm for the first time and it took off all the scans and dead skin, even after I exfoliated, so that strip was ruined, couldn’t was them scabs off, I could only was off when it got dirty from like deodorant or just the daily stuff that gets on your skin under tape and compression garment ( truly amazing).
I still have the Silagen gel and the Silagen spf, using those at times, mainly right out the shower so the scar doesn’t get dry on days that I wash the strips. However, I will be calling my dr office to get more strips as I am on week 3 and I can tell this one is done.
With all that being said the strips are still better for me as they are more convenient, just hurts sometime when taking them off especially after first use.
I am truly hopeful and the only chick wearing jackets in the summertime, looking crazy, but I don’t care.
*sidenote: I have gallbladder removed (emergency surgery) in January literally after my arm lift consult and I had this really high raised scar... I have been using the strip on it and it’s dang near gone so I know it works. This is a smaller scar, which when I was researching that the silicone responds faster to smaller scars than larger ones.
Back to regularly scheduled post....
The strips are going to end up costing you more. I put a strip on my right arm for the first time and it took off all the scans and dead skin, even after I exfoliated, so that strip was ruined, couldn’t was them scabs off, I could only was off when it got dirty from like deodorant or just the daily stuff that gets on your skin under tape and compression garment ( truly amazing).
I still have the Silagen gel and the Silagen spf, using those at times, mainly right out the shower so the scar doesn’t get dry on days that I wash the strips. However, I will be calling my dr office to get more strips as I am on week 3 and I can tell this one is done.
With all that being said the strips are still better for me as they are more convenient, just hurts sometime when taking them off especially after first use.
I am truly hopeful and the only chick wearing jackets in the summertime, looking crazy, but I don’t care.
Replies (3)
August 8, 2019
How do your scars look now ? I am considering an arm lift and your results look great
August 13, 2019
Hi my scar look slightly better. I would trade my scar for the results I have right now any day. I am hoping that they fade to my skin tone by my 6 month post opt, if not I will go in for laser treatment but I wouldn't want to do scar revision surgery.
August 14, 2019
I think your 2 month posting looks great. The incision line is so thin. Give it time. Your scar will fade. Your new shaped arms look amazing!
August 19, 2019
which is worst the flab or the scar?
August 28, 2019
The flab! The scar can be covered up with a skin color tattoo or a regular tattoo if it doesn't go away.... I have no regrets!
September 28, 2021
What is the na.e of the strip you used. I had surgery yesterday and any pointers welcome
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I'm shocked more people don't do this.