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Goodbye Batwings -Hyannis, MA

UPDATED FROM mmedunn
3 months post

Lyphedema

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mmedunnFebruary 7, 2014
$6,000
So it seems that my lymph system was very traumatized by the surgery. I still have swelling in my hands, forearms and upper arms. I have gone to a physical therapist who does Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) and who measures my arms each time. She also gave me exercises to do to help move the fluid. I still wear compression garments everyday, which kind of defeats the purpose of getting an arm lift as I cannot wear anything but long sleeves now. At least it is winter.

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Laurence M. Rheingold, MD (retired)

Laurence M. Rheingold, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Saggy butt
August 4, 2014
That is crazy that they let you drive home. I'm sure you were medicated during the process and should not have driven I have had a TT and bbl with fat transfer and both times they made sure there was someone picking me up and escorted us to the car. I'm glad you are okay!!
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mmedunn
November 24, 2014
It's been a year... and honestly... I need another procedure. I had a lipo consult a month ago and the first thing the new doctor said was that I looked like I needed another one. It's better than it was before the surgery... but my arms are still really big.
AZDee
May 1, 2015
I didn't want to make that comment myself, but honestly thought the same thing....The very good news is you heal very well meaning the scar. Hope you can work out the lymphedema issue. I didn't even know about the risk of that until after I had my arm surgery. And mine could, should be redone, as they also were not tight enough, but I don't think I want to risk it.
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GypsygirlRV
January 12, 2015
How did things work out? Im in same situation now. :(
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mmedunn
January 13, 2015
I had lipo in November. I need to write an update about that. It helped ALOT. However, my left arm is still having swelling issues. I will probably eventually get a revision to the original brachioplasty. I will post pictures soon. I am still wearing the compression sleeves and honestly feel a little uncomfortable without them.
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GypsygirlRV
January 14, 2015
Ah....im sorry to hear that. My doc did lipo with tue arms lift. Its 6 weeks and still quite painful at times
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GypsygirlRV
January 14, 2015
Look forward to your updates and pics. Yes garment makes me feel secure.
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2 months post

not quite 2 months out

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mmedunnJanuary 20, 2014
My arms are still very swollen and I am wearing compression garments 24 hours a day. My scars are healing well. I am down about 5 inches from original size, which is nice. My arms still look big, but I know my surgeon did the best he could! I might get a revision someday... but for now I am focusing on healing.

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Tammy18
January 20, 2014
Most important is how you expected the end result to be. I'm not a doctor and not able to judge if more could have been taken off or not in one procedure. Some patients have to much taken off in one procedure and the wounds will not heal. If you can see the difference and are comfortable with the result and in no paint than the surgery succeeded.
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mmedunn
January 20, 2014
:) thanks!!
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2 months post

over a month post op

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mmedunnJanuary 2, 2014
Arms are healing... scars are minimal... a thin red line and some bumpy scar tissue I hope will go away. The swelling is still quite bad and uncomfortable.

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Krista Taber
January 2, 2014
I think your arms look great. You had just what was needed taken off. I am 12 days post op. I had about 4 inches removed from both arms and a breast reduction. I lost over 160 lbs 10 years ago and my WINGS made me crazy. I too wish someone would have told me to take a stool softer from day one. It took 7 days for me to go. my pain is been very low ( thank god) I am even back to work. Are you wearing compression garments? Happy Healing...
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mmedunn
January 3, 2014
I am wearing compression garments... but am still swollen. (It is a month now) I had a lymphatic drainage massage today and it seems to have helped. She said my lymph glands seemed blocked and to leave off the compression for at least today.
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