I'm 4 days out from an arm lift, J lift, and breast lift that included replacing and downsizing old implants. Basically, I have sutures from about an inch below my elbow, up my entire upper arm, down through my armpit, and continuing along the curve of my breast with only about an inch or two gap from the other side. Then anchor incisions on the breasts as well. Apparently, one of my old implants was ruptured as well so took a bit longer than planned.

I'm doing pretty good - the only challenge is some tingling/loss of sensation in my thumb and index finger on my right hand (dominant). Dr. isn't worried and think as swelling in the arm goes down it will improve. Otherwise, I feel a bit like a stuffed sausage but not too bad! I was able to shower and switched to Tylenol today. Hopefully, the swelling will go down little by little over the coming days although I realize it will be months before my results are final. So far I can tell the arms are going to be MUCH better. Even all swelling the contour is significantly better. The "j lift" should mean no more skin pushing out under my arm from my bra, and my chest feels like its going to be the right size.

Once closer to final I'll share some pics. Too much effort right now

glad everything went well! how long was operation? are you in a lot of pain?

Operation was about 6 hours - my surgeon had a partner help him with closing all the sutures to keep the time down some.

Overall pain level hasn't been too bad. I've stayed on top of pain meds and am now at the point where I am starting to ween off them. Definitely sore and the incisions are pretty uncomfortable, but the drains came out yesterday and that helped a ton. I am starting to itch today though which is no fun.

14 hours ago, loridee11 said:

I'm 4 days out from an arm lift, J lift, and breast lift that included replacing and downsizing old implants. Basically, I have sutures from about an inch below my elbow, up my entire upper arm, down through my armpit, and continuing along the curve of my breast with only about an inch or two gap from the other side. Then anchor incisions on the breasts as well. Apparently, one of my old implants was ruptured as well so took a bit longer than planned.

I'm doing pretty good - the only challenge is some tingling/loss of sensation in my thumb and index finger on my right hand (dominant). Dr. isn't worried and think as swelling in the arm goes down it will improve. Otherwise, I feel a bit like a stuffed sausage but not too bad! I was able to shower and switched to Tylenol today. Hopefully, the swelling will go down little by little over the coming days although I realize it will be months before my results are final. So far I can tell the arms are going to be MUCH better. Even all swelling the contour is significantly better. The "j lift" should mean no more skin pushing out under my arm from my bra, and my chest feels like its going to be the right size.

Once closer to final I'll share some pics. Too much effort right now

Congratulations!

Congratulations, My arms are a mess. I want to follow in your footsteps

Congratulations...look forward to ur pics

I need my arms done but my insurance won't cover it

looking forward to seeing your pics too, before my sleeve i though nah i wont get Plastic surgery but now i am thinking maybe i will i hate that bit of tummy that hangs under your knickers

How are you recovering?

Hi any updates , pics?

I'm 9 months out and am super happy with my arm results so I wanted to share some before/after pics. As you can see, the scar is still pretty visible although it is fading. My surgeon thinks it will likely fade for up to 2 years.

Wow came out great!! Who did you end up using?

Local Dr in San Jose who sadly is retiring this month

?Does anyone have any advice for tomorrow's brachioplasty surgery... Down time? Function of your arms, hands, etc. the first week? Comfortable sleep position? Not sure what to expect? Many thanks! Sophie

13 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

?Does anyone have any advice for tomorrow's brachioplasty surgery... Down time? Function of your arms, hands, etc. the first week? Comfortable sleep position? Not sure what to expect? Many thanks! Sophie

No advice but just dropped by to say good luck and please let me know how you get on. I am very undecided if I want this surgery. My arms are very much the same as yours.

Hi Summerseeker - (BTW, lily of the valley is my favorite flower!) thank you for reaching out. Thursday's surgery went well, and now begun the healing process. Somewhat sore, but tolerable and sleeping well. Even with compression garments (also had a reverse mini abdominal lift) - I can tell my arms are so much slimmer. Yay! The big reveal will be next Wednesday at follow-up with surgeon. Pain + various medications are keeping me comfortable.