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Wanting a Second Opinion - London, GB

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Hi, I had a an arm lift done in harley street...

1981laura
$6,490
Hi, I had a an arm lift done in harley street london 10 weeks ago to date and after having a post op check up yesterday have been left feeling very disappointed. I found out that what I assumed was swelling and fluid still, is actually fat pockets that will remain so I am very unhappy with the shape the op has left my arms. Because it is still early days was hadnt bn worried about the shape as I thought is would improve as the healing process went on but now I am concerned that this is how my arms will remain. My surgeon didnt seem to concerned with the shape and seemed happy with how things were, just saying he could remove a dog ear if it doesnt settle down by the 10 month mark. He said he was very reluctant to touch the elbow because of a nerve that runs round it so lipo can be dangerous. I understand this but feel he sould not have taken so much fat from the kiddle of the arm if he could not balance the shape ? I am really worried this is how I am going to be left
Thankyou

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Maisam Fazel, MA, MBBChir, FRCS

Maisam Fazel, MA, MBBChir, FRCS

Oncoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in General Surgery

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Replies (16)

September 24, 2016
I hope your arms improve. Did you wear a compression garment, that might make a difference. Good luck. Keep us posted.
September 25, 2016
Yeah I did, I found them very uncomfortable though. Pins and neddles in my fingers etc [RS bleep]
September 29, 2016
Sounds like it was too tight. I am also not happy with my results either and am hoping that they will improve.
October 2, 2016
Good luck [RS bleep]
September 25, 2016
Hi, I wore my compression garment 24/7 for 6 weeks and arms a very small. I will post pics later today. Sorry to hear you are not happy with your results.
September 30, 2016
My hips look the same after a tummy tuck!! Definitely get second, third and even fourth opinions, because I think you have hope. I'm going for my revision to snip the excess fat and skin at the end of Oct.
October 7, 2016
How did u go? I myself and having the same problem with areas on my arms
October 11, 2016
Hi. I had this done a week ago and I haven't got a compression garment for my arms. I'm confused.
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October 11, 2016
Use a compression garment that will stay up on your arm and not roll down and re-arrange your fat distribution.
October 13, 2016
My consultant hasn't said anything about a compression garment. Never heard of it.
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October 14, 2016
Wow! I had this procedure done over a year ago and had a compression garment. I agree, you need to get one even if they don't provide one.
October 16, 2016
Thank you for your help.
UPDATED FROM 1981laura
3 months post

update

1981laura
Well im trying to keep massaging my scars and wearing compression gafments again to help with swelling and scaring. Not due to go back to my surgeon till march next year now so trying nit to stress about it and give my arms the time they need to heal and go from there.
Thanks guys
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