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Beautiful Arm Lift Results - Carmel, IN
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I'm a 51 yr old mom of 4 boys/ and wife. I've...
thankfulmomOctober 1, 2013
WORTH IT$4,800
I'm a 51 yr old mom of 4 boys/ and wife. I've struggled w/ eating disorders up until 8 years ago. I'm now living a healthy lifestyle but because of the wild weight fluctuations/ 6 pregnancy's I was left w/ alot of excess skin especially on the arms. I had a TT/ BA 4 months ago and Arm life a 1 wk ago. I couldn't be happier w/ the result so far!!
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14 days post
Swelling going down!!
thankfulmomOctober 3, 2013
I'm 2 weeks out today. Yesterday, I noticed that the swelling in my for-arms is going way down, Yea! It looks so much better. This was a drain-less surgery, and I have not had major swelling at the incision sight, pretty much most of the swelling was in the for-arms (and my hands the first week). Also, I've been having some pain from the inner arm to the inside of wrist, it's getting better. I'll ask my PS about it when I go in next time, but as long as it's getting better and better, I feel good about it.
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October 3, 2013
Thank you so much for posting your pictures and sharing your story. Your arm looks great!!
It sounds like you have made some really positive, healthy changes in your life - very admirable!
Please do keep us posted on how things continue to heal, and if that pain persists or goes away completely for you.
October 18, 2013
Thank you! I'm still feeling tightness and a little pain but it continues to get better (4 weeks out now).
October 28, 2013
i so much appreciate you posting that, so how much do you have to weigh to get the surgery. Do you have big scars. im in indiana and i have loose skin hope to fix it. what advice can you give me
November 15, 2013
Hi, as far as the weight issue, it wouldn't be a good idea to lose "a lota' of weight "after" the surgery as it could probably cause your arms to sag again but that would be something you'd want to talk to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about. I do have long scars, they start behind the arm pit and extend down to the elbow.. I had to make a decision which I could live with most.. a lot of hanging skin on my arms that looked bad even with clothes on, or a long scar and nice shaped arms,, I picked the scars.. it's really a trade off. As far as advice, pick a Dr. that you can communicate with well, and feel comfortable with. Dr. Turkle is in Indy!! And when you make the decision, go over everything so that you know what to expect, ask where the scars will be placed and anything else that is important to you. Keep in touch!! I'd like to hear about your journey!!
October 8, 2013
Wow! Your PS done a lovely job. Happy Healing:) I had arm lift SX 6Month ago still have lose hanging skin arms are still big no Lipo was done. the scar is straight down back of My arm you can see the scar if you was walking behind me ugly and depressing. Dr.kataros is in Indiana you rip me off for $10,000. Can you plz send me your dr. Info for a Second opinion. Thanks loves
October 8, 2013
Hi Island mommie! Thank you!! I'm so sorry to hear what you've gone through, my heart goes out to you! Dr. Turkle's info: 11455 N Meridian St #150 Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-0001 Please keep me posted
October 18, 2013
Thank you for sharing. It's hard to find pictures and reviews on arm lifts. Your arms look great and I wish you a speedy recovery.
October 18, 2013
Thank you! Soon, I will put a pic of the actual scars. As of now (4 weeks out) They are mostly covered w/ the original steri strips from the surgery. I agree with you, there aren't alot of pictures out there, especially of the scars during healing.
October 23, 2013
Thank You For Sharing Your Story. I Look Forward To Hear How You Are Healing
Your Arm Looks Great So Far!
UPDATED FROM thankfulmom
2 months post
6 wks post op
thankfulmomNovember 3, 2013
Swelling continues to go down (yeah!). I had a couple of dissolvable stitches spit out of the incision, one of them opened up the incision a little.. it may need to be revised in the future. I went to the PO yesterday and they were able to take the little knots out that had come to the surface, this happened w/ the tummy tuck also and the incision healed up just fine... I'm very thankful to have a PO (and staff) so willing to take care of things after surgery (and thankfully, w/ all of my surgery's, nothing big has ever come up) I will post a picture today of the scars. I see my PO next week for my 6 wk po and will post again soon!!
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