Brachioplasty Surgery

[kealot 136]

Had surgery on 4/21 and still not sure I am happy or not? I hope I can do some firming up because I still don't like the way my arms look.

[AvaFern 3,516]

Did your doctor do Lipo when he did the brachioplasty? A friend of mine had hers done and because her doctor did no lipo, she ended up with arms that she is very unhappy with. When I had my arms done, I made sure to clarify that there would be lipo involved and my doctor said that it is customary to include lipo of the arms when doing a brachioplasty. Perhaps that isn't the case for everywhere?

Your arms look better than they did before, however if you are unhappy with them, you can request a redo. I didn't like my thighs so my doctor re-did them for free.

[jess9395 5,448]

Your arms look SOOOO much better. Did you discuss expectations with your surgeon? Mine was careful I didn't have realistic expectations, especially with arms and thighs. He said you can only cut so much because there are a LOT of nerves and arteries in the arms and it's easy to cut too close to them and sever things. He warned me they wouldn't be perfectly tight. I didn't have any Lipo bc my body fat was only 17% at the day of surgery, but that is often done as well so that is another possibility.

[kealot 136]

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

[jess9395 5,448]

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.

[kealot 136]

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.

Yeah I know there will be a little jiggle and I know they are definitely better than before. I just want them to be as toned as possible. Do you mind me asking what type of yoga poses and all that I can do? I've already done about 300 curls today with 4 lb weight. Lol

[jess9395 5,448]

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.

Yeah I know there will be a little jiggle and I know they are definitely better than before. I just want them to be as toned as possible. Do you mind me asking what type of yoga poses and all that I can do? I've already done about 300 curls today with 4 lb weight. Lol

I go to mostly Vinyasa and Ashtanga classes.... But I got started with YouTube videos--go there and look up Erin Moetz or "one bad yogi." I love her videos! Great place to start.

I attribute my arms to vinyasa... You can look on YouTube for vinyasa or chatturungha dandasana. It's a process--I could NOT do that at first but worked my way up. I really think classes are the best because an instructor can help you modify for your limitations but still get the most out of a pose! They will also help with your alignment so you can grow without injury!

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@kealot

I am also guessing you will also have some swelling for several months. I think they look very good compared to before. I am green with envy, my arms are the worst part of my excess skin.

Do you mind if I ask how much it cost you to have it done?

[Read2016 658]

It's only been a month, I'm sure your still healing... I think it looks good... Was it painful?

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[ausmith 374]

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.

Yeah I know there will be a little jiggle and I know they are definitely better than before. I just want them to be as toned as possible. Do you mind me asking what type of yoga poses and all that I can do? I've already done about 300 curls today with 4 lb weight. Lol

That seems early to be doing that many curls so soon after surgery. Be careful

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[kealot 136]

@@kealot

I am also guessing you will also have some swelling for several months. I think they look very good compared to before. I am green with envy, my arms are the worst part of my excess skin.

Do you mind if I ask how much it cost you to have it done?

Yes they are still a little swollen. I know they look better than before, but I was hoping for them to be smaller. But oh well.

I had a breast lift and the brachioplasty combined and it was around $6000. This included the dr fees, anesthesia and operating room. I used a dr that had a residency student that was fixing to graduate, so he was able to assist and it kept my cost a little lower.

It's only been a month, I'm sure your still healing... I think it looks good... Was it painful?

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Thank you. Yes I'm still healing. No pain at all. I was just sore and uncomfortable more than anything.

Yeah I think they look better, but I want them to be tighter and firmer, but I know I have to put some work in which I am going to do. I guess I just wasn't expecting there to be any jiggle left. I don't know. Lol

I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.

Yeah I know there will be a little jiggle and I know they are definitely better than before. I just want them to be as toned as possible. Do you mind me asking what type of yoga poses and all that I can do? I've already done about 300 curls today with 4 lb weight. Lol

That seems early to be doing that many curls so soon after surgery. Be careful

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It wasn't all at once. This was stretched out over about 8 hours. My dr told me I could start working back out at 1 month, but to just be careful. I was careful.