Question 1

when can i return to work after a brachioplasty? how much time should i plan to take off work after a brachioplasty?

Accepted Answer

I : I would recommend you plan on at least 2 weeks depending on what you do for work and how extensive your surgery will be. This will be best decided on after a discussion with the plastic surgeon who you decried to take care of you.
Dr. Edwards.

Question 2

can a person pain from having an arm lift?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, any surgical procedure carries the risk of temporary postoperative pain.  All surgical procedures also carry a small risk of chronic longstanding pain.  An arm lift also carries the risk of infection , bleeding, blood clot, nerve damage, permanent numbness, and anesthetic reaction. You need to weigh the risks and the benefits and discuss them with your physician before deciding to proceed.

Question 3

can liposuction be combined with brachioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have done brachioplasty were the incision is placed on the lower part of the arm and used conservative liposuction to sculpt the tissues on the upper especially in the deltoid groove for contour.  Please seek the opinion of a board certifeid plastic surgeon in your area.

Question 4

how long does a brachioplasty procedure take? how long will i be in surgery for my brachioplasty?

Accepted Answer

The : The time required for brachioplasty will vary depending on how much skin excess exists and the quality of the remaining skin. It can range from 1 to 3 hours.

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Question 5

does brachioplasty leave a big scar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The trade off for contouring the upper arms are scars.  These scars are on the inner upper arm but may be quite extensive.

Question 6

what can i do for brachioplasty scars?

Accepted Answer

Several things.: If your scars are early (less than a year from surgery) massaging firmly can be very helpful. If they are mature and established, massaging would be less helpful. If your scars are thickened and pink they may benefit from topical silicone gel sheeting application, or possibly from injections of a mixture of kenalog (triamcinolone) (steroid) and 5-fu (fluoruracial). Recommend consultation with plastic surgeon.

Question 7

has anyone had a brachioplasty or arm lift?

Accepted Answer

Brachioplasty: Yes, those procedures are done. You will need to check with a plastic surgeon well-versed in this procedure.

Question 8

what's involved with a brachioplasty or an arm lift?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Depending on how much excess skin, and how much fat there is to deal with, a brachioplasty (or upper arm lift) can vary. The basic procedure for someone with minimal skin sag and some extra fat would be liposuction alone. For more skin excess we would take a small amount of skin from the armpit only, but for a large amount of skin, a longer incision would be necessary. See a good plastic surgeon.

Question 9

is brachioplasty part of an upper body lift, or is it a separate procedure? if i wanted to have an upper body lift, would that include a brachioplasty, or is it considered a separate procedure?

Accepted Answer

This : This is considered a separate surgery from either of the body lift procedures
dr edwards.

Question 10

how long will it take arm lift scars to totally fade?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It takes 6 months for most patients scars to fade. Wear your compression sleeves for several months at bedtime for protection against stress on your scars.

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Can liposuction be combined with brachioplasty?

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How long does a brachioplasty procedure take? how long will i be in surgery for my brachioplasty?

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Does brachioplasty leave a big scar?

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What can i do for brachioplasty scars?

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Has anyone had a brachioplasty or arm lift?

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What's involved with a brachioplasty or an arm lift?

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Is brachioplasty part of an upper body lift, or is it a separate procedure? if i wanted to have an upper body lift, would that include a brachioplasty, or is it considered a separate procedure?

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How long will it take arm lift scars to totally fade?

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