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Awesome Arm Lift (Beautiful Brachioplasty) - Perth, AU
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As a 62 year old teacher I was very conscious of...
drLynAugust 2, 2016
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As a 62 year old teacher I was very conscious of my flabby arms. Even under a sleeve you could still see them jiggle. I had lost a considerable amount of weight but there was still bulk in my arms so clothes didn't fit properly. I was referred to Dr Guy Watts who performed the procedure for me. I had my first consultation with Dr Watts in March, just a few weeks before I went to the UK and Europe for a month. At that first visit we set a date for the first Wednesday in July (first week of school holidays). I had the procedure performed at Wembley Day Surgery. I did get to stay overnight. The staff were very professional and extremely caring. One staff member was very upset that she couldn't get me a gluten free meal (I am a Coeliac) and could only give me a gluten free sandwich.
I did need my husband to help me dress and undress. I forgot how important arms were and it does help if you are able to rest and be pampered. For the first two weeks I needed help with washing my hair because I couldn’t raise my arms.
I am now four weeks post procedure. My scars are healing nicely. The scars are in a position that's hard to notice unless you really go looking. I am wearing a compression vest which I need to do for the first three months. I now feel strange without one. It only comes off for a shower.
My experience was so positive, there was little pain only some discomfort, tightness and a bit of swelling. I can now wear rings on my fingers so that is a good measure of my progress.
My arms do get heavy at the end of the day, but I am a teacher and I do have an hour's drive each way to school. It is to be expected. I do rest when I get home.
Would I do it again if I had to ? Yes
Would I recommend the procedure to someone else who needed it? Yes
Would I consider other procedures, having had the first one? Yes
I did need my husband to help me dress and undress. I forgot how important arms were and it does help if you are able to rest and be pampered. For the first two weeks I needed help with washing my hair because I couldn’t raise my arms.
I am now four weeks post procedure. My scars are healing nicely. The scars are in a position that's hard to notice unless you really go looking. I am wearing a compression vest which I need to do for the first three months. I now feel strange without one. It only comes off for a shower.
My experience was so positive, there was little pain only some discomfort, tightness and a bit of swelling. I can now wear rings on my fingers so that is a good measure of my progress.
My arms do get heavy at the end of the day, but I am a teacher and I do have an hour's drive each way to school. It is to be expected. I do rest when I get home.
Would I do it again if I had to ? Yes
Would I recommend the procedure to someone else who needed it? Yes
Would I consider other procedures, having had the first one? Yes
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Replies (7)
August 10, 2016
Thanks for posting, it's very helpful and your arms look great! It looks like your scars have been very well placed which is just what I'm hoping for. Hope all goes well for you from now on, Jan.
August 23, 2016
Great result. I am 63 and going in for these arms on 10/18. I too have had enough. Thank you so much for posting. Your incision is a beautiful thing.
September 11, 2016
Great to hear. Great you are feeling positive and your healing looks good.I'm five years older but after finally loosing weight feel I can't go sleeveless because of wrinkly, drooping skin on arms. decision made. Op in Oct. Just hoping recovery doesn't take too long as I'm used to being active.
October 15, 2016
Good for you! I have considered an arm lift for years! Your description convinced me it's TIME!
Thank you
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1 month post
Five weeks on
drLynAugust 12, 2016
I can now wear my watch comfortably. My scars are fading.
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September 11, 2016
Can you tell me how I should prepare for "things" when I get home? Deal with swelling? Your arms are FAB.
September 20, 2016
You will need help dressing. That I found quite difficult to start with. Sleep propped up, with your arms on pillows. Wear the compression vest. You will find that you really like to feel that on your arms. It may look quite ugly to start with but that is the normal process it will go through. Stay in touch with your doctor as quick as you can if anything worries you. The incision may leak a little to start with. Make sure you read your info so you know what to expect. That way nothing will surprise you. I thought I would be ready to go straight back to work but I needed the two weeks. I am now about 11 weeks post surgery and still experiencing a bit of tightness along the incision line as it tries to shrink (all normal and here is where the vest helps as well). Best wishes. Happy to offer support.
September 20, 2016
Thank you so much for this information. For those of us who have yet to go through it, this really helps :) xx
September 20, 2016
Thanks for taking the time and telling me. I will do as Im told and then some. Best, Vicki
Wow, amazing results, thank you for your post and your pics!
Does the compression vest cover your arms at all? How does it provide support?