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Brachioplasty/Lipo Post-Op Collages
Just wanted to share the collages I made showing
Before
10 days Post-op
4 Weeks Post-op
Think the pics don't quite capture the difference, especially in the arms. There is a 2 inch difference on the left arm and a little over an inch in the right....and I started out with the left larger (almost 2 inches) than the right. Now they are almost exactly the same. Will be back at Jazz this week, so I'll start tightening up the arms...little a t a time, as they still burn and swell each day. Trying to be patient, it's only been 6 weeks. LOVING the tummy and back!!!
Take care :-DSuzy
Before
10 days Post-op
4 Weeks Post-op
Think the pics don't quite capture the difference, especially in the arms. There is a 2 inch difference on the left arm and a little over an inch in the right....and I started out with the left larger (almost 2 inches) than the right. Now they are almost exactly the same. Will be back at Jazz this week, so I'll start tightening up the arms...little a t a time, as they still burn and swell each day. Trying to be patient, it's only been 6 weeks. LOVING the tummy and back!!!
Take care :-DSuzy
Brachioplasty, Tummy/back Lipo - 5 Week PO
Hey there, hope everyone had a great holiday season...I know I did. BUSY, BUSY, BUSY, lots of family...kind of exhausting, but great ;-D
Recovery is going well. Healing is EXCELLENT, as you see by the photos. Incision lines are nice and thin for the most part, and it's still EARLY. Went to my 4 week follow up with doc and he was pleased with the progress. Said I can start exercising as soon as I feel up to it, but to be careful with arm movements as I have a couple little open spots. And, if ANY movement hurts, STOP. He also said to continue wearing my compression sleeves, as much as possible, until I return for my 3 month post op. My nurse HIGHLY suggested getting Biodermis silicone strips for the incision lines, to flatten and lighten incisions. I got them yesterday and have begun wearing them. She said to wear them 12-23 hours a day for best results. I got one pair of strips...going to order a second pair, so I can change out each day (it's recommended to remove them daily to wash and then let dry). I can tell already from just one day's wear that they definitely flatten the incision, so that's great. Hopefully the incisions will lighten the same way my breast and TT incisions did, crossing fingers.
Well, my energy level hasn't quite been up enough to returning to Jazzercise, and I really did NOT want to return until ALL of the incision lines were completely CLOSED. Happy to report at week 5, only one small open spot remains and I expect it to be closed within the next week. My plan is to return to Jazz next week, go 3 times/week for the first couple weeks - 1month, then add back in the 4th day.
Pain/soreness: Arms still throb, especially with activity, and kinda have a burning sensation off and on. Lipo areas are still numb, to some degree, and the skin feels sensitive/uncomfortable to the touch. ALL of this is normal at this point of recovery. Sitting/resting TOO long (more than an hour at a time), I get stiff and sore when I get up/start moving...SOOOO, trying to keep moving throughout the day. I'm sure when I return to Jazz, circulation will improve and numbness will begin to fade. I'm only taking Advil for pain now, a couple times a day.
All in all, pretty normal/good recovery...NO complications :-D
Now for my STATS:
Weight: 177.5, down from 185 pre-op
Left arm: 14 inches, 16 inches pre-op
Right arm: 14 inches, 15 inches pre-op
Waist: 36 inches, 39 inches pre-op
Chest-Waist-Hip measurement: 41-36-41
I am SUPER HAPPY with my results! My chest-waist-hips are now proportional and I LOVE how it looks...so does hubby ;-D. I am excited to get back to my workout routine and continue on my health journey. As I said in the beginning of my profile, this journey really began in Oct 2011, with a high weight of 258. I am down 81 pounds total ! Some (approx 25lbs) came as a result of the reconstructive surgeries, the rest has been my own HARD WORK and the lifestyle changes I've made . I can't quite believe it still. I would like to trim down a little more (get to 160-165lbs), but the focus this next year is to continue eating well and keep up my more active life. It'll be fun to see where I am by the end of this year...
Wherever I end up, it's gonna be a GREAT!
Guess that's all for now. Will check back in at 8 weeks PO (3 weeks from now).
Happy and healthy healing to all
:-DSuzy
Recovery is going well. Healing is EXCELLENT, as you see by the photos. Incision lines are nice and thin for the most part, and it's still EARLY. Went to my 4 week follow up with doc and he was pleased with the progress. Said I can start exercising as soon as I feel up to it, but to be careful with arm movements as I have a couple little open spots. And, if ANY movement hurts, STOP. He also said to continue wearing my compression sleeves, as much as possible, until I return for my 3 month post op. My nurse HIGHLY suggested getting Biodermis silicone strips for the incision lines, to flatten and lighten incisions. I got them yesterday and have begun wearing them. She said to wear them 12-23 hours a day for best results. I got one pair of strips...going to order a second pair, so I can change out each day (it's recommended to remove them daily to wash and then let dry). I can tell already from just one day's wear that they definitely flatten the incision, so that's great. Hopefully the incisions will lighten the same way my breast and TT incisions did, crossing fingers.
Well, my energy level hasn't quite been up enough to returning to Jazzercise, and I really did NOT want to return until ALL of the incision lines were completely CLOSED. Happy to report at week 5, only one small open spot remains and I expect it to be closed within the next week. My plan is to return to Jazz next week, go 3 times/week for the first couple weeks - 1month, then add back in the 4th day.
Pain/soreness: Arms still throb, especially with activity, and kinda have a burning sensation off and on. Lipo areas are still numb, to some degree, and the skin feels sensitive/uncomfortable to the touch. ALL of this is normal at this point of recovery. Sitting/resting TOO long (more than an hour at a time), I get stiff and sore when I get up/start moving...SOOOO, trying to keep moving throughout the day. I'm sure when I return to Jazz, circulation will improve and numbness will begin to fade. I'm only taking Advil for pain now, a couple times a day.
All in all, pretty normal/good recovery...NO complications :-D
Now for my STATS:
Weight: 177.5, down from 185 pre-op
Left arm: 14 inches, 16 inches pre-op
Right arm: 14 inches, 15 inches pre-op
Waist: 36 inches, 39 inches pre-op
Chest-Waist-Hip measurement: 41-36-41
I am SUPER HAPPY with my results! My chest-waist-hips are now proportional and I LOVE how it looks...so does hubby ;-D. I am excited to get back to my workout routine and continue on my health journey. As I said in the beginning of my profile, this journey really began in Oct 2011, with a high weight of 258. I am down 81 pounds total ! Some (approx 25lbs) came as a result of the reconstructive surgeries, the rest has been my own HARD WORK and the lifestyle changes I've made . I can't quite believe it still. I would like to trim down a little more (get to 160-165lbs), but the focus this next year is to continue eating well and keep up my more active life. It'll be fun to see where I am by the end of this year...
Wherever I end up, it's gonna be a GREAT!
Guess that's all for now. Will check back in at 8 weeks PO (3 weeks from now).
Happy and healthy healing to all
:-DSuzy
Brachioplasty, Tummy/Back Lipo - Day 10 Post Op
One week follow up went great. Drains came out and Lipo hole stitches removed. Everything is healing perfectly so far. Nurse was really happy with how everything looked, and I go back next week to get the tape removed from the incision lines, and any stitches that are visible (most aren't and will likely dissolve on their own). I will see the doc on the 4 week follow up. Also got switched from ace bandages to the compression sleeves I purchased...MUCH better mobility.
Pain level - not too bad. Arms are really "waking up". Less numb and throb a little off and on, also some zingers from the nerve reconnection. Lipo areas are pretty numb, but the skin is sensitive to the touch. Bruising isn't as bad as with hips/thighs, but the worst usually shows up about 2-3 weeks PO. I take a pain pill everyday between 10-12, and one in evening. A couple days I've needed another half pill at bed time. Trying not to take too many, but not being too heroic in the first two weeks.
Sleeping pretty good. Have taken naps several days...usually no more than 1-2 hours. Though one day I zonked out for 4 hours.
Swelling is pretty well kept down with the compression garments and foam pad. Though, as you'll see in photos, I have some extra swelling under my arms and sides of my upper back. The compression garment they put me in after surgery goes from mid thigh up to just below the bra line...that's where the extra swelling is occurring. Soooo, I ordered a new, legless, high-backed compression garment from Leonisa and should get it tomorrow. It should solve the odd swelling pattern, as well as be more comfortable. Also ordered a smaller pair of compression sleeves...nurse thinks I'll prolly need them in a week or so. Nurse says I need to stay in compression garments, around the clock, for at least 4 weeks. It will make sure I get the best results possible. On top of that, I'm trying to eat really well and drinking TONS of water.
Guess that's all for now. Check ou the pics, let me know what ya think. So far, the results are looking pretty good to me.
Hugs and healing :-DSuzy
Pain level - not too bad. Arms are really "waking up". Less numb and throb a little off and on, also some zingers from the nerve reconnection. Lipo areas are pretty numb, but the skin is sensitive to the touch. Bruising isn't as bad as with hips/thighs, but the worst usually shows up about 2-3 weeks PO. I take a pain pill everyday between 10-12, and one in evening. A couple days I've needed another half pill at bed time. Trying not to take too many, but not being too heroic in the first two weeks.
Sleeping pretty good. Have taken naps several days...usually no more than 1-2 hours. Though one day I zonked out for 4 hours.
Swelling is pretty well kept down with the compression garments and foam pad. Though, as you'll see in photos, I have some extra swelling under my arms and sides of my upper back. The compression garment they put me in after surgery goes from mid thigh up to just below the bra line...that's where the extra swelling is occurring. Soooo, I ordered a new, legless, high-backed compression garment from Leonisa and should get it tomorrow. It should solve the odd swelling pattern, as well as be more comfortable. Also ordered a smaller pair of compression sleeves...nurse thinks I'll prolly need them in a week or so. Nurse says I need to stay in compression garments, around the clock, for at least 4 weeks. It will make sure I get the best results possible. On top of that, I'm trying to eat really well and drinking TONS of water.
Guess that's all for now. Check ou the pics, let me know what ya think. So far, the results are looking pretty good to me.
Hugs and healing :-DSuzy
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3204 Napier Park, Shavano Park, Texas
Dr Young and his staff are OUTSTANDING! I am impressed with his professionalism and capabilities. Dr Young performed a Breast reduction in Oct 2013, and then a Tummy Tuck w/muscle repair in Jan 2014. I am totally pleased with the result of both surgeries. One of the things that impressed me most is Dr Young's pre/post surgery protocol. He supplies 4 weeks of morning/evening vitamins and 2 supplements which reduce and minimize bruising and swelling. Additionally, he prescribes an anti nausea med for the morning of surgery, and for me it worked beautifully, as I had absolutely NO nausea after either surgery. I did LOTS of research prior to surgery, and VERY FEW doctors follow a protocol like this. I believe this protocol is a big part of the reason I have done so well recovering, and one of the reasons I trust this doctor. Bottom line, I am VERY pleased with all treatment from Dr Young and his staff. I feel like a new woman! I can confidently recommend him/them to those looking for a plastic surgeon in the San Antonio area.