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Pregnancy Ruin my Arms Time to Fix Them. Milwaukee, WI
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I never really been overweight expect when I was...
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I never really been overweight expect when I was pregnant. I had my 1st daughter 15 years ago and I went from 130lbs to 196lbs. I lost all the baby weight but my arms wasn't the same. After I had my 2nd child 5 years ago my arm got even worst. I went for my consultation 2/4/ 16 and I taught I could get away with liposuction but my surgeon told me that I have too much lose skin so I would need a arm lift. I'm also having liposuction of my back.
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March 14, 2016
Hi my name is win just arrived at hospital for arm lift surgery, very nervious
March 14, 2016
Being nervous is normal. Try to take several deep breaths. I'm sure your in good hands and everything will be alright. Keep me posted on your surgery and recovery.
March 23, 2016
Hi well all done 8 days post surgery, feeling great, no pain, arms look great, pressure garment uncomfortable, bring on the breast lift, hope you are well
March 24, 2016
I'm glad your feeling great and everything is going well for you. I'm sorry to hear about the compression garment. Otherwise I'm doing pretty good myself.
April 1, 2016
Hi I'm thinking of having a tummy tuck and breast lift in July, although surgeon not too happy to do both together, take care.
April 1, 2016
You can definitely do them both because it would be one recovery. A tummy tuck especially with muscle repair does hurt but you'll be alright. Keep me posted and I will definitely be following your journey.
April 14, 2016
Wow I'm loving your results I'm hoping when I get mine done that a great results as well.. I'm glad you are happy
UPDATED FROM Kimshells
10 days pre
No support from realself
I'm kinda nervous about my up coming surgery and I really don't have any one to talk to about my surgery because my family don't believe in plastic surgery. I turned to realself but I'm getting no support how sad.
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February 9, 2016
No worries. Haven't had armlilift yet but had a tummy tuck 10 years ago with fabulous results. I'm 53 now and when I have the funds want an arm lift also. I think you will be very pleased and after the pain and recovery will me so glad you did it! Best of luck! P.S. Sorry about your family, feel free to ask me anything!
February 9, 2016
Thank you Sunsheri! I think I will be pleased as well. I had a tummy tuck myself 4 years ago boy was it painful.
February 10, 2016
I had an arm lift Jan 6, 16..I also had breast lift at the same time, it went well, so far I like the results but have been very careful to do exactly as the surgeon has instructed...swelling is crazy the first weeks.. not over doing is so important, I'm am a little concerned that I still have some sagging in my arms but the ps says to give it time and the swelling will go down and do still the sagging so I'm waiting and praying...I feel like the best information I can give is just do all that your ps recommends ...and know that each week it does get better and energy gets better as each week passes...
February 10, 2016
Thank you Lisab423 for the information and support. Was the surgery painful at 1st?
February 11, 2016
Yes it was painful for sure lol. I wish I was joining you for arm lift! Is the same doctor doing your arms that did tummy?
February 11, 2016
I would sure love if you was doing the arm lift same time as me then we could recover together. Yes it's the same doctor.
February 10, 2016
Hi, i had a brachioplasty last feb and just had breast lift/aug yesterday with a,re-vision on my left arm. Not to painful...will have alot of swelling though with tightness. But in time it will all subside, love my results.
February 10, 2016
Hi Dumes, that's awesome I'm so happy for you. How long did the swelling last? Thank you so much for the information now I have an idea what to look forward to.
February 12, 2016
It lasted a couple weeks...right now i'm dealing with the re-vision on my left arm and he re did my right arm scar. So not only am i dealing with my arms my breasts and lipo is keeping my upper body tight and soar.
February 12, 2016
Oh my I'm so sorry to hear that I hope the soarness goes away soon. What about getting a massage for the tighness?
February 11, 2016
I'm 5 weeks post brachioplasty and 4 months post circumferential lower body lift. The arm lift not nearly as difficult as the body lift but the pain is different. Most of my body incisions were fairly numb but my arms are hyper sensitive. The skin feels a lot like a bad sunburn - hot, stingy, itchy - all the little nerves are angry. Armpits were very sore for a couple weeks but much better now. Everything is healing nicely and I'm happy with the results. Totally worth it for me. Arms were 17 inches, now 12 (and still a little swollen) - not super small but in proportion to my forearms.
For me the worst of it was the itchiness the first couple weeks and compression sleeves that were the right amount of compression but not cut right in the armpit/shoulder area for my broader shoulders. It was such a relief when I didn't have to wear them anymore, but it was super important to have the compression for proper healing and to keep the swelling down (I didn't have any drains).
Follow your surgeon's instructions and keep on top of your pain meds and you'll be fine! :) I recently got some Aspercream with Lidocaine to rub on the skin (just not on any open/scabby spots) and that seems to really help with the irritation. Every day is a little better than the last - healing takes time. I was back to most of my usual stuff in about 2 weeks but I'm still being careful to not lift much heavy stuff and how much I reach and stretch.
Hope this is helpful info. Good luck!
For me the worst of it was the itchiness the first couple weeks and compression sleeves that were the right amount of compression but not cut right in the armpit/shoulder area for my broader shoulders. It was such a relief when I didn't have to wear them anymore, but it was super important to have the compression for proper healing and to keep the swelling down (I didn't have any drains).
Follow your surgeon's instructions and keep on top of your pain meds and you'll be fine! :) I recently got some Aspercream with Lidocaine to rub on the skin (just not on any open/scabby spots) and that seems to really help with the irritation. Every day is a little better than the last - healing takes time. I was back to most of my usual stuff in about 2 weeks but I'm still being careful to not lift much heavy stuff and how much I reach and stretch.
Hope this is helpful info. Good luck!
February 11, 2016
Hi ladyg199,
Two weeks is really bad to get back to your usual self. I hope I can heal as fast as you. I will try my best not to lift anything.
Two weeks is really bad to get back to your usual self. I hope I can heal as fast as you. I will try my best not to lift anything.
February 27, 2016
i also have hyper sensitive arms ...they told me that i have neuropathy in my arms and they ordered a cream from a compound pharmacy, we will see if it works. They also said even thou it hurts to rub them as often as i can stand it because it will help it go away faster...they said if i rub it firmly that it will hurt less than a soft touch and they were right. I hope this helps...you and i had both the lower body and the arms done but i got the boobs lifted and implants at same time as arms
February 11, 2016
Hi kimshells had an arm lift with lipo 4 months ago wont lie to u it was painful for the first few wks.Had alot of swelling but everything has settled down nicely.Before u go to hospital have all ur housework done loads of meals in the freezer so u wont have to do anything. Take loads of vit c and i found arnica montana v good and loads of baggy button up tops. I am v happy with my result hope u will be too best of luck and rest and heal.
February 11, 2016
Hi 22irish, I'm definitely going to all my house work cook ect before my surgery. I hope I'm not in alot of pain but I probably will. Thank you ! I'm going buy arnica Montana and vitamin c.
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