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A few months ago, Dr. Richards performed an arm...
301LindaMarch 25, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
A few months ago, Dr. Richards performed an arm lift on me. The results are amazing and my recovery was fast and painless. I had read horror stories on Real Self from other people who had this procedure performed by other plastic surgeons, so I was a little afraid to have it done. As with other surgeries performed by Dr. Richards on me, the results exceeded my expectations. I had no complications and my scars are healing nicely. The scars are hardly noticeable unless you are looking for them.
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March 27, 2016
I was thinking of getting an arm lift later on in the year because of the sagging when I lift my arms. What was your recovery time like??
March 29, 2016
My full recovery time was about 10 days. The area under my armpit and elbow was still sensitive for a few more days. Before the surgery, I was worried I would not be able to take care of myself, but I had no issues from the start.
March 29, 2016
Oh ok, I wanna try to lose some more weight and possibly use arm weights to see if it helps but if not an arm lift is what I will be getting. Did you pay out of pocket or did your insurance cover the procedure?
March 29, 2016
I paid out of pocket. I've never heard of any insurance company paying for cosmetic surgery.
March 28, 2016
Can you post your before and after pics...and your scar pic.
Was your $6k listed above the complete costs (doctor and facility).
Was your $6k listed above the complete costs (doctor and facility).
March 29, 2016
Sorry. I don't post any pictures of my surgeries on the Internet. All I can say, is it was well worth it and Dr. Richards does a fantastic job with scar placement. The other surgeries he did on me (thigh lift and tummy tuck) scars are fading away nicely.
Yes, the $6000 included everything.
Yes, the $6000 included everything.
Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
Our community members especially love seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you.
As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.