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Beautiful Arm Lift Results - Carmel, IN
UPDATED FROM thankfulmom
1 year post
16 Months post op, thank you Dr. Turkle!
thankfulmomJanuary 26, 2015
WORTH IT$4,800
I'm 16 months post op, and my results are above and beyond what I hoped that they would be. Since my last review, the scar has continued to lighten and soften up, in some areas the scar just blends into the skin. In other area's. it's still a light purple color. I am very fair skinned so am happy it's as light as it is at this point and it just keeps getting better! I love the shape of my arms, my PS has a reputation of giving woman beautiful feminine contours. The lump that I had mentioned earlier in my review.. I kept up with massaging the area and one day I woke up (about 12 months out) and it had suddenly disappeared!! Overall, I have had no healing issues, and am so thankful for that!! I highly recommend this surgery, it's so worth it!!
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UPDATED FROM thankfulmom
10 months post
Scar keeps getting better and better
thankfulmomJuly 21, 2014
Just a little update at 10 months out. I am noticing that my scars are turning white, starting at the top (behind my arm) and moving down my arm little by little. The scar has flattened out since my last pic and my arms continue to contour. I am very happy with how my arms are turning out!!
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July 28, 2014
WOW! You arms do look great and scar healed perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous results.
July 30, 2014
Thanks!!!!!! :) I hope you're wearing those sleeveless blouses,tanks and showing off those arms!!!
August 5, 2014
Your arms look wonderful! Hope mine look that good when all is said and done. I took my garments off last evening as they were sore. The bruising was down considerably but I still have swelling. In looking at your pics and your explanation of the incisions am I correct that the incisions avoided the arm pit? My incisions go into my pits and I’m finding it incredibly uncomfortable as the edge of my garments rub right against that area. I was instructed to put gauze between me and the garment but that isn't working too well. Have you experienced this at all?
August 5, 2014
Hi, I just read your review, congratulations on your weight loss, healthy life style, and getting surgery to finish the transformation!! My incisions were put right behind the arm pit and go down behind the arm all the way to the elbow. It was painful at first behind the arms because you have to move the arms and that's where some of the movement comes from. I had "steri strips" on my incision for about a month, and this did help as my incision itself didn't come into contact w/ clothing. If you can somehow protect that area, the gauze that your Dr. recommended or maybe a tight fitting long sleeve undershirt that can come between the incision and your clothing. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your healing. Best wishes to you and don't hesitate to write.
August 5, 2014
If I knew my scars would look like yours I would get my arm lift in a heart beat! I'm glad you are healing so well. Thank you so much for your review. Beautiful results!
August 5, 2014
Thank you so much! My PS is an artist and her scars are beautiful. Wish you could come out to Indiana and consult w/ her.
August 17, 2014
I have a little more weight to lose then I want an arm lift. I hope I would get results like yours! You look awesome!
August 17, 2014
Thank you so much. The neat thing about the arm lift surgery is that there is an immediate nice result, I'm so happy with it. Please keep me posted when you are ready for your surgery. You are doing the right thing waiting until you are at a comfortable weight. You'll get a better result that way.
UPDATED FROM thankfulmom
5 months post
Scar Progression 5 months out w/ Laser treatment
thankfulmomFebruary 24, 2014
I'm 5 months out from my arm lift!! I have had 2 laser treatments on my arms now, the last one being right before I took this pic (a week ago), it was a pretty easy process, not painful at all! One more treatment coming up in about a month. Scars are thin and continue to lighten up. I have massaged the scars daily since my Dr. has asked me too and all of the area's underneath the incision are now smooth, I do have a tiny lump under the incision of one of my arms that I'll have looked at in a few weeks. I'm so happy to have "skinny arms".. I never thought that those words would come out of my mouth about my own arms.
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June 25, 2014
I am two months post my brachoplasty and I had Dr. Harper and not Turkle. Question... are your arms symmetrical?? One of mine is significantly larger than the other. I've been told to wait it out and see what it looks like after a year. But that seems like a long time. How much is the last treatment and frequency?
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June 26, 2014
One of my arms was more swollen then the other after surgery. I was a little nervous about it too. I didn't realize how much I was swelling at first because I was use to having bigger arms,. You are still early post op so are probably swelling more then you think. I'm 9 months out and both arms are the same size now, and no more swelling. Our bodies go through so many changes during healing. Do give it some time, you'll be seeing good changes as time goes by, mine are still changing even now..
June 26, 2014
Was the last part of the question about laser? I've been having it done once a month for the past 4 months. Dr Turkle had recommended it early on. Call Phases for the prices, I think you can buy packages but I'm not sure what is being offered right now.
June 27, 2014
Thanks for replying!! I feel much better now!! All I have to do is be patient :)
June 27, 2014
I'll check that out. I've been using the healing serum twice a day. But it's nice to know there are other options available too.
June 27, 2014
Your going to do great :-) take pics and compare month to month, it's been good for me to see the changes.
June 25, 2014
What was your downtime with arm lift? How soon before you got back to normal routine? Thanks
June 26, 2014
Hi, thank you for writing. It took me about 3 months to feel normal again . After surgery, I was on pain pills for about 5 days and after that, took Tylenol as needed. As far as down time it depends on ones daily routine I over protected my arms for the first month and didn't over stretch them or do heavy lifting for 2 months.. It was all 100% worth it
July 5, 2014
your arms look great! I had smart-lipo on mine 16 days ago.
Your scar is very thin and not very noticeable,which is how it should look. like u have had nothing done. Enjoy your new skinny arms.
B
July 5, 2014
Thank you so much for your comment, my PS did a great job and I'm so happy w/ how my arms turned out. I just read your review, your arms look beautiful and tiny!! Congratulations!
July 5, 2014
thanks but in my opinion my arms look the same except they don't jiggle and wiggle when i wave "hello" I am so impatient,this waiting game is killing me.
I hope we heal fast and normal. Did you get discoloration lumps or bumps? When i touch under my arm it feels weird,i can't explain it but kinda like a piece of cardboard is in there.
Hmmmmm
July 5, 2014
No Jiggle and Wiggle when you wave is a GOOD thing, lol.. that's the main reason I had the surgery, I could see the jiggle even with long sleeves on.. the scars were totally worth it! You are so early in your healing process and are swelling more then you think you are, give yourself some time and baby your arms. I did get discoloration and some bumps early on especially in the elbow area... all gone now :-) And yes, it does feel different around the incision area for a while, but I promise, it gets better.
July 18, 2014
Thank you so much for posting your scars.. They look fabulous
I am having op in 3 weeks
Very scared!
July 21, 2014
Thank you for your comment!! I am very happy with the way my scars turned out, my PS has a reputation of making beautiful scars. I was nervous about having this surgery also, and it is a little challenging at first.. baby your arms after surgery. Please keep me posted on your surgery! I am very excited for you.. this surgery is SO worth it!!
July 21, 2014
Thank you for your positive comments. My surgery is august 5 th.
Will keep you updated
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