Brachioplasty, which is also known as an arm lift, is a cosmetic procedure which is designed to sculpt the area beneath the arms. This procedure is commonly requested by individuals who have wild fluctuations in weight, which result in their under arms becoming loose and jiggly with reduced elasticity. During a brachioplasty procedure, the surgeon will remove this saggy skin by getting rid of the fat deposits. Once the surgery is completed, you will need time to recover, and below are some tips for doing this:
Use Compression Garments
Compression garments are important because they will support healing while lowering swelling and bruises. They are typically supplied just after the procedure where the surgeon will wrap your arms in the garment to enhance blood circulation while lowering swelling. Compression garments come in numerous brands, with the most popular being Marena or Rainey. Be sure the compression garments you choose are tough, comfortable to wear and can be hidden beneath clothing.
Take Supplements To Speed Up The Healing Process
A number of supplements have been found to assist in the healing process, which is very important when you’re recovering from a surgical procedure. In addition to speeding up your healing time, health supplements also reduce the chances of complications.
Make Use Of Good Wound Dressings
Once your brachioplasty procedure is complete, the surgeon will place wound dressings or bandages on top of the incisions. This is done to keep the wounds from becoming dry as well as to prevent infection. The bandages you use should be high in quality, and two of the most popular are Steristrips and Medihoney dressings. You will need to wear bandages for about a week. After a week, the bandages will need to be changed and then worn for a second week.
The reason for this is because recovering from brachioplasty will typically take two weeks, unless you develop an infection in which case the process will take longer. This is why it is so important to wear high quality dressings, especially in light of the fact that some bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Utilize Post-Op Treatment to Reduce Scars
The arm lift is a surgical procedure that often requires longer incisions. As a consequence, scars will appear which are longer than usual. The incisions will be made within the inner arm, or sometimes behind the arm. Incisions which are made behind the arm can be easily seen by those standing behind you. The length of an incision depends on many factors, such as the amount of excess skin present and the location. The scars resulting from an arm lift can be both unattractive and noticeable. It is therefore important for the surgeon to treat the scars in a manner which will allow them to heal properly.
Use Silicone To Reduce Scarring
Silicone sheets are available on the market which is specifically designed for patients recovering from a brachioplasty. Cica Care silicone sheets are highly rated due to its stickiness and they will typically be five inches in width. For incisions longer than five inches, one of the best brands to consider is ScarAway.
If you have any questions about recovering after brachioplasty, you can talk to Dr. Robert S Fischer during your assessment appointment, and he will be able to give you more pertinent tips.
This article was not written by Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D and may not represent his views. To talk to Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D. please contact the office directly.
