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Arm Lift with Lypo and Tummy Tuck - Saginaw, MI
UPDATED FROM kpassage
8 months post
4 weeks PO - Scar Revision
kpassageJune 14, 2017
$10,000
Still slowwwwwwly healing.
I am on antibiotics for the inflammation in my left arm. The area in my armpit is extremely sensitive and is actually doing much better. Its filling in and slowly healing. Its hard to wear anything but a tank top at this point because its so sensitive.
Right arm is healing as well.
I started using scar cream in both arms to see if that will help down the road.
I am on antibiotics for the inflammation in my left arm. The area in my armpit is extremely sensitive and is actually doing much better. Its filling in and slowly healing. Its hard to wear anything but a tank top at this point because its so sensitive.
Right arm is healing as well.
I started using scar cream in both arms to see if that will help down the road.
UPDATED FROM kpassage
8 months post
2 Weeks post op
kpassageJune 1, 2017
Had stitches out on Tuesday. Tummy is doing really well. Had a small spot that we put another steri-strip on just in case. But i think i had knicked myself while shaving so there was a little spot of blood so steri-strip it is.
Right arm is healing really well except for the small triangle opening where the 3 incisions meet. This happened last time so i am not freaking out this time and the opening is really small. I have been spraying collodial silver to help it heal faster.
Left arm is healing really well too, however i have a soot in my arm pit that opened. I had it restitched but the angle of it just made it open again. Hard area to treat because i cant wrap it, i cant keep my arm down to promote it to close because it needs air. So i have a garment i am wearing up until it and using the collodial spray on it. I go back to the doc next week to get those remaining stitches out.
Overall i am really happy with the outcome so far. The scars look so much better than they did and doc fixed the area in my armpits that was really stretching and preventing me from lifting my arms straight above my head. Hoping the spray helps to get the areas closed quickly.
Right arm is healing really well except for the small triangle opening where the 3 incisions meet. This happened last time so i am not freaking out this time and the opening is really small. I have been spraying collodial silver to help it heal faster.
Left arm is healing really well too, however i have a soot in my arm pit that opened. I had it restitched but the angle of it just made it open again. Hard area to treat because i cant wrap it, i cant keep my arm down to promote it to close because it needs air. So i have a garment i am wearing up until it and using the collodial spray on it. I go back to the doc next week to get those remaining stitches out.
Overall i am really happy with the outcome so far. The scars look so much better than they did and doc fixed the area in my armpits that was really stretching and preventing me from lifting my arms straight above my head. Hoping the spray helps to get the areas closed quickly.
Replies (5)
June 2, 2017
I am glad things are going much better this time. It took a lot of faith to trust the same doctor twice and I am glad your outcome is better this time around. Rest, avoid salt and take it so easy.
June 5, 2017
See Katie at Dr. Weiss' office (used to share office with Beird). Micro needling will make those scars GONE, it's amazing.
June 5, 2017
So glad to hear you're happier with your results now. Definitely keep the colloidal silver going on your wounds - it is wonderful stuff! :)
June 5, 2017
I'm curious about micro-needling too!
April 14, 2018
Katie at Dr. Weiss' does mine. It helps with scars and other imperfections. I LOVE IT!
June 13, 2017
Hi there! Just thought I would see how things were going with the revision. I am really glad, on one hand, that you are much happier with the scars. But feel sad, on the other hand, that you had to have ANY problems at all! Why, WHY can't some of us just heal the way we are supposed to?? Sigh. Was it a lot less painful, overall? Did your tummy incision seem to heal faster this time, allowing you to get on with your life? I know you understand where I am coming from after all the suffering you endured on the first round. I am having problems finding a long stretch of available recovery time in case things go wrong again. I know my husband will NOT be happy with any more unexpected detours. Also, I am still having strong muscle contractions every day. Not painful, just annoying. Did you go through that? Anyway, glad to hear you ARE healing and that you seem in good spirits! Take care. ;)
June 14, 2017
Yes Tummy definitely healed much faster for me. I had no problems with it actually. The problems i have encountered with the revisions have been with my arms this time.
As far as the Tummy tuck, i go thru times where my stomach feels like i have a girdle on. It took a long time for it not to feel so tight all the time. I used to get muscle spasms as well but the biggest issue was the tightness. It didn't hurt it just felt really odd. Like i could never relax it. Now i don't notice it so much.
If you are only having revisions on your Tummy then i would think 2 weeks should be plenty. It depends i think if your scars go around to your back or not. The sides is what you need to be careful with, with all the bending. Easier to reopen them.
Good luck!!
UPDATED FROM kpassage
7 months post
Scar Revision Done
kpassageMay 20, 2017
Had revision surgery done on Thursday. Just took off bandages today and showered and the scars look much better!! Let's hope for smooth sailing and that I continue to heal well.
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May 26, 2017
Hoping all goes well. So far it looks a lot better!
May 27, 2017
Hi there - hope your healing goes well. Did you have general anesthesia for your revision surgeries? If so, how long was the surgery? Thanks in advance for responding
May 27, 2017
I did have general anesthesia and I think surgery was 1 - 1 1/2 hours. I remember going back between 9am/930 and I was awake and remembering by noon.
May 27, 2017
Hi hope you're feeling better. I cannot stress how important are garments. Please put them in they will curb your movement thus minimizing wond pressure. Also once you are healed and stiches are removed put on surgical micropore tapes from a brand called 3m. They work miracles for scars. They keep the incision line a together and minimize tension. I think they work as good as the more expensive great treatment embrace scar therapy. But if you can affair it get it because they have silicon in addition to the wind tension releif property. Good luck dear.
P.s. I also beleive that you should invistigte why that happens. I think your doctor did superficial sutures only which is rather stupid. Minimum of 2 layers should be stitched. My doctor did multiple layers for me.
May 27, 2017
I had several layers of sutures. Internal and external. I just found out that my skin was very thin and he had a hard time closing me. My skin was not holding the sutures in my arms so That's why there were sutures and staples.
I did have to have another stitch put in my armpit in my left arm because there was a slight opening, but other then that healing is going well so far thanks!!
May 27, 2017
God bless you dear and soon you will be able to enjoy the results :) it will worth it trust me!
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