Question:
Is there a web site that shows before and after pictures?

I am scheduled for brachioplasty (sp) on 10/17. I am having to self pay $3000 and I would like to see some photos to make sure it will be a noticable difference. I didn't think to ask when I went for my consultation.    — Tawnda C. (posted on September 12, 2003)

September 13, 2003
The WLS Site has hundreds of before and after pictures. Just click on PHOTOS at the top of the page or go here ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/photos-menu.phtml
   — Dianne M.

September 13, 2003
I haven't heard of a before/after picture site for plastic surgery but if you post on the message board, some people might be willing to share pictures with you.
   — mrsmyranow

September 13, 2003
Just do an internet search on brachioplasty. I did one on belt lipectomy and found all kinds of pictures. It actually was very inspiring and reassuring that the pain will be worth it and produce great results. I made some comment about my arm to the PS and he said he does lots of them with wonderful results. People are very happy. I'm sure you will be too. For me the arms bug me the least, even though they have lots of wrinly hanging skin, and may or may not ever get done. Good Luck!
   — zoedogcbr

September 15, 2003
http://www.surgery.uiowa.edu/surgery/plastic/beltlipectomypage.html Go to this website.. it is great, and shows alot of different body types for the belt lipectomy (body lift)
   — KismetQT

September 15, 2003
I just had brachioplasty 10 weeks ago, and yes it is a noticeable difference. As I'm sure you know, though, you will be left with a long scar from the elbow to the armpit. Sometimes they need to go a little below the elbow and once up into the armpit it usually stops and they Y's off. Another thing to prepare for.....when you take those bandages off and for the first 2 weeks or so, you have swelling. And actually, you still look good because even with the swelling, your arms will probably be a lot smaller than they were to begin with. The only let down is that the swelling goes away and your skin is able to relax....gravity does take over and you will still have some hanging and jiggling. I had a consult with 3 different plastic surgeons and they all told me that it is impossible to get rid of ALL the skin because you can't cut up all the way to the muscle and into the nerves or you may have lifelong problems. Would I do it again! Yes! I paid of out pocket for the brachioplasty and breast implants at the same time and the pain, for me, was absolutely minimal. In fact, the arms never hurt at all....mostly just the tightness in the arm pit. I did take my Vicodin regularly for the first several days though to ward off the pain. Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

September 15, 2003
I had a brachioplasty in March of 2000 and my arms are still very tight and great looking. I do work out so that may make a difference. If you want to see pics, you can go to my surgeon's website: www.sjacosmeticsurgery.com and click on "cosmetic procedures." Then click on "arm lift." The first set of arm pics are me!! WARNING: this was before my TT so the front shot is a bit scary. But the arms look great. Good luck with your surgery. I've had it all but if I could only have done ONE thing, it would be the arms. Makes a huge difference. And by now my scars are invisible. hugs, Ann RNY 9/10/99 260/124
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