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63 Year Old with Super Bat Wings - San Antonio, TX
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I've struggled with my weight my whole life....
knoenhimOctober 14, 2015
WORTH IT$7,000
I've struggled with my weight my whole life. Having lost a significant amount of weight has left my arms with a huge amount of skin that literally got in the way when using my arms.
Both Dr Baumholtz and Carissa (clinical coordinator) were SO encouraging. I'm so glad I did this!
Thank you both again.
Both Dr Baumholtz and Carissa (clinical coordinator) were SO encouraging. I'm so glad I did this!
Thank you both again.
knoenhim's provider
Replies (11)
October 16, 2015
I am excited to see the healing process as the incision heals and the scar matures. Looks great thus far.
October 21, 2015
Sorry, as a doctor myself, I can tell you your doctor's suturing technique leaves a LOT to be desired! I had the same procedure 4 wks ago on both arms and you can barely see the scars, which extend almost to my elbows. Looks like you will need scar revision surgery.
October 23, 2015
Thank you DR for your professional opinion... I guess we will see what my scars look like in a few months. I'll for sure post updates. Considering the fact that my skin was severally abused by loosing 75-100lbs 4 times over 40 yrs and my age (64), I am very happy with my progress. I very well expected bad scaring but, to be honest they are healing quite well. Every battle comes with wounds... I'm pretty proud of mine!!
October 23, 2015
May I suggest you apply BioOil (or its generic counterpart) twice a day, by rubbing a generous amount into the scar. It works mirculously in reducing the scars' appearance, or by possible keloid you may develop. Good luck!
October 21, 2015
Please ignore negative comments!
That isn't fair to you... I had a minimal arm lift and the sutures looked a lot like this which freaked me out but they all ironed out over time and you can hardly see anything now! Best wishes/ hope to see another post from you! Stay Happy in your decision!
That isn't fair to you... I had a minimal arm lift and the sutures looked a lot like this which freaked me out but they all ironed out over time and you can hardly see anything now! Best wishes/ hope to see another post from you! Stay Happy in your decision!
October 23, 2015
Thank you judyjudy! My incision's actually are looking pretty good. I knew from the start I would have scaring and I will proudly look at them as 'war wounds' because I won this war!!
UPDATED FROM knoenhim
2 months post
60 day post op
knoenhimDecember 4, 2015
So it's been 60 days since my arm procedure n I'm SO happy with my progress. My arms were so out of shape n skin in terrible shape after loosing 100 lbs 4 times in the past. Now at my age and as bad as my skin was, I didn't know what to expect but even if it never heals any better, I'm happy with my arms. I look forward to every day and seeing myself in the mirror because I feel so much better about myself. I only wish I hadn't waited so long!
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December 12, 2015
Hey "Kno". Progress not perfection!
I'm your age and
I totally agree with you that the Happy here is about where you were to where you are now!
Looks great and over a year will continue to improve! Looks great! Enjoy the ride!❤️❤️
I'm your age and
I totally agree with you that the Happy here is about where you were to where you are now!
Looks great and over a year will continue to improve! Looks great! Enjoy the ride!❤️❤️
December 12, 2015
Thank you SO much... I feel so good about myself with my new arms... May sound silly but they make me feel so much better about myself n I'd take scars any day over that horrible skin!!
December 12, 2015
I agree with you completely. I haven't worn sleeveless NOR short sleeves in 20 yrs. I wish I had known about this surgery years back! I must have 20 cardigans.... Holiday dress? Dress for a wedding? You know, Impossible!
I'll post photos this week. So happy I could cry! I'm glad to share your sentiments! Yay!
I'll post photos this week. So happy I could cry! I'm glad to share your sentiments! Yay!
How are you feeling? I'm starting my weight loss journey myself. How much weight did you lose? Please keep us updated on your progress. Your arms are looking great!
I'm sure taking that first step was hard but you did it. Super! Looking forward to hearing more as you recover.