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Arm Lift After Weight Loss, TT and Lipo - Columbia, MO
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I lost a lot of weight then had Lipo to my arms....
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I lost a lot of weight then had Lipo to my arms. Well the lipo just made them hang more but it made the skin thin we for a smaller scar.
1 year later I had an Arm lift to both arms. It took about 3 hours because I had more Lipo done. They are swollen now ( 7 days) but no hanging skin.
I get the stitches out on Monday 1/5/15. I can't wait to see the incision. It has been covered with tape so I can't see it.
1 year later I had an Arm lift to both arms. It took about 3 hours because I had more Lipo done. They are swollen now ( 7 days) but no hanging skin.
I get the stitches out on Monday 1/5/15. I can't wait to see the incision. It has been covered with tape so I can't see it.
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UPDATED FROM Yamaha11
16 days post
Stitches out pics 15 days post op
I think it looks good for 15 days post op. The incision will heal. The part I love is no more hanging skin under my arms. I didn't take pics of before surgery. Sorry.
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January 8, 2015
Your arms look great!
January 10, 2015
I started using Mepitac Silicone Tape today. I purchased it from Amazon for $20. It's easy to put on and stays on well. It has good reviews from people who have used it for scar healing. I just wanted to pass that along in case you want to check it out.
UPDATED FROM Yamaha11
22 days post
Arm lift update 3weeks
It is 3 weeks today. I had the stitches out a week ago but had to pull 5 more this week as the came to the top of the skin. I think there is one on my right arm but it might just be a small scab.
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January 13, 2015
They look to be healing great! I have 3 stitches that I'll be getting snipped this week. They are annoying... Make the skin itchy and irritated i find. Have you started any cream on them yet? Look great no puckering, no swelling, fabulous!
January 13, 2015
I have been using tripe antibiotic cream and massaging a little when I put it on. I am afraid to use any scar cream till all stitches and scabs are gone. Don't want to get scar cream under the skin. Plus I don't know what to use. I used Mederma on TT scar and it worked real well.
January 13, 2015
I was using same. Once the stitches and scabs are gone mederma should be fine. I Alternate. Mederma, coconut oil, silicone gel and silicone sheets...scaraway its called. Ill post updated pics at 6 weeks today or tomorrow so you get an idea if its working or not?! Hope so!!
January 14, 2015
Yeah my friend used virgin coconut oil...on tummy area but worked well. I get so dry sometimes so i alternate. Has your doc suggested anything good?! How are they feeling? I find everyday is idfferent. Some days like today they are painful. Some days i dont feel like anythings been done. I want more of those days!
January 14, 2015
My PS said to use Mederma.
I try to ignore my arms. I have a lot to get done so I concentrate on that. Then once or twice a day I wash the incision and put triple ointment on. During that time if I feel a stitch coming out. I pull them out. I really am worried about a red spot under arm on left side. It is red and feels like a stitch that is inside my arm. I had three of those when I had my TT and had to have to do a revision on my TT to remove the imbedded stitches.
January 14, 2015
Really? That sucks. Hope its not that. I hlcan feel 3-4 on the surface... I triedcto pull them with tweezers but too short. Im going to ask them to cut them tomorrow. Good for you...sounds like they arent bothering you too much pain wise. Yeah!
January 14, 2015
I worried a lot when I had TT a year ago. Also lots of problems. But it all turned out great in the end. So even though the incisions still hurt, possible imbedded stitches and for some reason the muscle in my right arm is sore....I figure it will all turn out well like the TT did.
January 14, 2015
Yes hun i agree with you! A positive attitude ia half the battle. When i go about my business i dont notice it. When im feeling sorry for myself tye pain gets worse and i feel worse. I had my tt in '07 and stilo very happy!
January 22, 2015
Those are coming along nicely!! I'll be watching your progress because I'm getting my arms done after my Mommy Makeover heals... thinking of waiting until this fall so I can wear long sleeves during the majority of the bad scarring.
January 22, 2015
Yes my TT took a year for me to feel normal. 3 months for the entire incision to close . But the arm lift was 3 weeks I feel normal and when stitches came out in 2 weeks the incision was closed and healed. So the arm lift was a piece of cake compared to. TT Mommy Makeover.
I would wait till fall.
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