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28 Y/o No Children Brachioplasty and Abdominal Liposuction - East Brunswick, NJ
UPDATED FROM Valerielg5909
12 days post
2 weeks
Valerielg5909December 22, 2014
$7,500
I went to the doctor today for my 2 week visit. I had some oozing and burning pain under my left arm. I guess I bent my arm the wrong way or something because a stitch opened up and I have a small infection. So that sucks but the rest of me is fine. Pain is minimal now. Bruising is pretty much gone. The scar down my arm is really small and thin. I thought it would be a lot worse but it's not that bad and it's only going to get better as it heals more. So hopefully that small infected area will heal fast and I'll be able to get the rest of my stitches out. The doctor said I won't be able to work out for about 4-6 weeks. Can't wait to heal and get back on track with my diet and working out again.
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UPDATED FROM Valerielg5909
3 days post
Ouch
Valerielg5909December 13, 2014
Hard to move around today. Had to sleep on my back again which I really hate. I'm so sore. My arms really don't hurt as much as my belly, but they do burn and feel swollen. My belly burns pretty bad. I have some huge hips and major bruising right...so swollen. I hope that is normal. I have not removed the abdominal binder or arm sleeves yet. I hope the swelling goes down and I get better soon because this is kind of miserable. I'll post pics once the bruises fade a little. Right now it is pretty bad.
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December 22, 2014
Congratulations & thanks for sharing. I too had a Brachioplasty last December. Be patient with your self and when your feeling uncomfortable keep in mind how great you'll look & feel come this spring.
December 22, 2014
Oh i thought you just had it done! RS datescmust be messed up! How long til you felt normal with arms? Its been toughest for me...much harder than tummy tuck. Rrally kicked my butt.
December 22, 2014
a good 6 weeks. 10 before I could start lifting light weights again. I massage bio oil on the scars once a day which has really helped the redness.
December 22, 2014
Ok so in about 2 months i should start feeling human again! Its already 3 weeks so im getting there! Bio oil is great. Used it on my tummy tuck. Keeps thingdls moist too
UPDATED FROM Valerielg5909
1 day post
Day 1 post op
Valerielg5909December 11, 2014
Liposuction on my abdomen/flanks hurts more than the brachioplasty. The abdomen pain is just a burning sensation. The arms I only have pain in the armpit. That pain is also a burning feeling, but it is bearable. I thought I would be in a lot more pain than I am.
I just had my day 1 follow up and I can see that I am very swollen, but I see how much smaller my arms and belly look already. No regrets as of yet. I'm very happy I chose Dr. Tushar Patel. He is very kind and informative.
I just had my day 1 follow up and I can see that I am very swollen, but I see how much smaller my arms and belly look already. No regrets as of yet. I'm very happy I chose Dr. Tushar Patel. He is very kind and informative.
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December 14, 2014
If Dr. Patel agrees, please try Omega-3 (as long as you have no contra-indications). Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves surgical recovery. It helps reduce inflammation which promotes healing... Make sure it's pure Omega-3 from Natural sources due to absorption. No more than 2-3 grams per day. Within 72 hours, you'll notice a difference. GOOD LUCK!
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