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Having an Arm Lift After 16 Years of Not Showing my Arms in Public - Mandeville, LA
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I've read so many reviews on RealSelf which...
SunnyCaliGirlGOctober 19, 2015
$5,900
I've read so many reviews on RealSelf which ultimately led to me wanting to write one of my own.
Went for a consult with a PS in my area to discuss breast reduction, but since my arms have long been a concern of mine, decided to have an arm lift consult as well.
One thing the ps asked was, what concerns you the most? It was my arms and I've decided to move forward with the arm lift ahead of the BR.
There were 2 deciding factors that influenced my decision to move forward with the arm lift ahead of the BR and the first was recovery time. I was told I could return to work after just 5 days. Given my current workload now and through the end of the year, I won't be able to take an extended amount of time off. I'd also considered having the procedures together, but don't want to have too much done at one time and be sorry later.
The 2nd deciding factor for moving forward with the Arm Lift now is my upcoming vacations in December and February. I would absolutely LOVE to be able to wear a sleeveless top on my tropical vaca in Feb. The last sleeveless photo I have was from a trip to Vegas in 1998. My arms looked fantastic! Since then, I've had 2 kids, gained 85 pounds but lost 45 of them back. So, my body has been stretched back and forth a few times.
Photos coming soon.
Went for a consult with a PS in my area to discuss breast reduction, but since my arms have long been a concern of mine, decided to have an arm lift consult as well.
One thing the ps asked was, what concerns you the most? It was my arms and I've decided to move forward with the arm lift ahead of the BR.
There were 2 deciding factors that influenced my decision to move forward with the arm lift ahead of the BR and the first was recovery time. I was told I could return to work after just 5 days. Given my current workload now and through the end of the year, I won't be able to take an extended amount of time off. I'd also considered having the procedures together, but don't want to have too much done at one time and be sorry later.
The 2nd deciding factor for moving forward with the Arm Lift now is my upcoming vacations in December and February. I would absolutely LOVE to be able to wear a sleeveless top on my tropical vaca in Feb. The last sleeveless photo I have was from a trip to Vegas in 1998. My arms looked fantastic! Since then, I've had 2 kids, gained 85 pounds but lost 45 of them back. So, my body has been stretched back and forth a few times.
Photos coming soon.
Replies (23)
October 21, 2015
Impossible to go back to work in just 5 days. Honey try to ask another surgeon (use 'ask a doctor' feature here) because this is a very delicate issue, post-op care is critical and you need to be ready. Whish you the best!
October 23, 2015
Hi Primavera...ps said earliest was 5 days since I have a desk job. However, I don't return to work for 10 days following surgery.
October 21, 2015
Wow good luck your arms look like minds I can't wait to have my surgery next year please please post pictures I would like to see your results maybe I will use the same doctorI think you're making a good decision I hate my arm to
October 21, 2015
Good for you! I'm right behind you! So tired of being the only person in s room with long sleeves on in the Summer. It's been 15-30 yrs for me too!
October 23, 2015
Thanks Judy. And OMG, my entire wardrobe is nothing but 3/4 and long sleeves. Can't wait to wear short sleeves again.
October 24, 2015
I don't own a tshirt.
I look ridiculous or worse
Aka Crazy!!
Thanks so much
My surg 2 wks
I look ridiculous or worse
Aka Crazy!!
Thanks so much
My surg 2 wks
October 22, 2015
I'll be watching your progress. I'm getting my arms done 11/12. Can't wait!
October 22, 2015
Mine's the 6th
Nervous!
Did you buy a compression garment or just using what Dr gives you? I'm having implant replacement/ lift at same time
Nervous!
Did you buy a compression garment or just using what Dr gives you? I'm having implant replacement/ lift at same time
October 22, 2015
My dr said no compression, just ace bandages. I'm not having lipo. Another girl I know had hers done by dr Spies and she didn't have to wear compression either.
October 23, 2015
I haven't purchased any compression garments. Figured I'd ask at my preop in a few weeks.
UPDATED FROM SunnyCaliGirlG
1 month pre
Before photos of my Tharms
SunnyCaliGirlGOctober 21, 2015
I call these "Tharms"....can you guess why?
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UPDATED FROM SunnyCaliGirlG
1 month pre
30 days Pre-Op....Surgery plan-liposuction first?
SunnyCaliGirlGOctober 25, 2015
I've gained a couple of pounds but was actually hoping to lose a few prior to surgery. Planning to start a high protein, low-carb diet on Monday in an effort to lose as much fat as possible before the surgery.
The real reason for my post today, and what has me a little concerned, is that I don't know exactly what my surgery plan is. PS demonstrated on my arm during consult how much of my "wing" would be removed and even location of the incision. But I've seen other arm lift reviews where patients had fat liposuctioned from the arm before any incisions were made. Is that common, or a standard practice? I wonder if that is the plan for me too, but I just don't know. Should I know? I'm planning to contact my ps on Monday to find out. Am I over-reacting?
The real reason for my post today, and what has me a little concerned, is that I don't know exactly what my surgery plan is. PS demonstrated on my arm during consult how much of my "wing" would be removed and even location of the incision. But I've seen other arm lift reviews where patients had fat liposuctioned from the arm before any incisions were made. Is that common, or a standard practice? I wonder if that is the plan for me too, but I just don't know. Should I know? I'm planning to contact my ps on Monday to find out. Am I over-reacting?
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October 25, 2015
Ask about the Lopo as Ibhad a minimum arm lift and lipo and the lipo made my formerly smooth arms lumpy. Arms are worse
October 26, 2015
I plan on doing this procedure once I lose all my weight. As far as the diet, Very low carb, high fat, med protein is best. (too much protein will keep you out of ketosis. I'm on a zero carb diet and have lost 54 pounds so far. Here's one of my favorite sites about this diet. http://myzerocarblife.jamesdhogan.com/wp/start/
October 29, 2015
Hi Lizzie...I'm never going to lose all my weight unfortunately so I'm settling for here and now. Thanks for sharing the link.
November 22, 2015
Sunny please make sure you know in advance what you want and that the surgeon is on board, on the same page of your desired outcome. Surgeons ALL have their preference of scar placement and liposuction with a Brachioplasty. I strongly encourage you to bluntly ask where he\she places the scar. http://www.realself.com/question/Arm-lift-scar Many\Most have their preference and stick to that. If the scar placement is important to you, I encourage you to ask that specific question. Also some\many surgeons do not subscribe to the idea\practice of liposuction with excision. I personally don't see how liposuction could not add to the final outcome being better. Take it from one who has had the experience. Don't be naïve\afraid. This is a volunteer procedure that you are paying for, please ask questions. You have the right to know. You don't want to wake up disappointed. Be informed, ask beforehand. You CAN know prior to surgery where you can reasonably expect your scars to be.
November 24, 2015
Thanks for your response and I agree 100% with finding out all details in advance for this elective surgery that I am personally funding. I did find out the expected placement at my pre-op appt and also that he doesn't do lipo first. So no lipo for me and I'm okay with that.
It sounds like you put a lot of thought into this and I'm glad we could help with your decision making. Where will you be going in December and February? You've got a lot to be excited about and I'll be following your journey. Can't wait to see the pics.