Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)

Arm Lift Surgery Post-Op Care

1. Leave your dressings on and dry until your first post-operative visit with Dr. Backstein
2. Avoid all heavy lifting, exercise, or otherwise stressing your arms
3. Empty and reset your surgical drains as necessary
4. Make sure to take the antibiotics prescribed by Dr. Backstein
5. Elevate your arms to decrease swelling and discomfort
6. Swelling of the hands and fingers is normal and will resolve
7. Leakage of some blood-tinged fluid onto your bandages is normal and will resolve
8. Do not smoke
9. Contact Dr. Backstein at drbackstein@gmail.com if you have significant concerns