I had the armpit to elbow incision arm lift done on 5/6/05. It has made a HUGE difference in the appearance of my arms but the scars are not pretty. The PS said they will fade over time. I knew going into this that I would have a trade off of loose saggy skin for scars and my arms were so bad with bat wings that the scar was a better solution. I have had some minor complications with this surgery, such as I lost feeling in my left arm from the elbow down into the forearm. The PS said this may or may not come back but it is just sensory feeling nothing to do with mobility. My scar on my right arm is healing thicker and I have to work on it a bit more to try to help mother nature along. I had a FTT/MR at the same time so I would have to say the arm surgery was the more painful of the 2. I still cannot stand anyone to touch the back of my arms where the scar is because it hurts to touch it. Again all of this should fade over time. Overall I am pleased with the outcome and I will be even more satisfied if I regain feeling again in my left arm. I am sorry I do not have pictures to share with you. Good luck on your decision!
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