Quick Revision Update
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20 Dec 2016
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7 months post
I had my scar revision and lipo touch up on the 16th. All went well, I haven't seen the scar yet as it is still under the tape the PS said to leave until it fell off but it feels good, oddly it feels less tight than before and the ridge seems to be less, but I can't know for sure until the tape comes off what it really looks like. I will say without the vertical scar I will be happier and the dog ears are gone but also still covered with tape. The lipo under the arms is sore and oddly they didn't put me in compression after that so I am sure I am gonna be swollen longer than I was before or maybe because it was such a small area there won't be much difference swelling wise. The first two days the scar revision hurt but now I don't feel it at all. Once the scar starts to heel I will try to get a photo for anyone who still checks for updates.
Arm Before and After Lipo for Rangatea
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25 Oct 2016
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5 months post
Rangatea, I had the exact same issues with my arms as you describe. Sleeves always fit me too tight and it drove me nuts which is why I did the arms. I should have done a photo in the exact same position but I didn't realize I was holding my arm differently until I uploaded so just so you know I still have some mildly saggy skin when I bend my arm because I didn't do a lift just the lipo, but not so much it bothers me and the skins hangs less than the fat did. Like I said perfection wasn't what I was looking for but improvement and my clothes fitting me how I wanted. I will wear short sleeves now and I wouldn't before and trust me even though I wasn't looking for perfection I am self conscious enough I wouldn't do short sleeves unless I felt confident and before the lipo I did not. I wore my compression sleeves longer than the doc suggested because I really wanted a good outcome and my arms were sore for over a month. I also had some lipo done to my braline and that helped with my shirts fitting better as well but honestly the arm lipo for me was worth every penny, I can wear shirts and jackets that I couldn't wear before. I hope this helps you and if you have any questions about my surgery just ask!
5 Month Checkup Today
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20 Oct 2016
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5 months post
I went in today for my 5 month check up and it went very well. Doctor took "after" photos, checked my scar and we looked at the photos. He decided the scar needed some revision and that there needed to be a little lipo touch up on my bra line so when I have my facelift done in Dec with his partner he is going to come in first and do the lipo and scar revision. Hopefully I can bounce back from everything in the 2 weeks I have off. I am super happy with my results. I truly feel so much more confident and like my clothes fit better. I forgot to ask if he could email me his before and after so I will try to get an email off to the office and see if I can get copies for you guys. My upper arms look sooo much better! All in all, majorly happy with my results and I would so do this all again. I will keep you updated especially come December with scar revision and lipo touch up!