Arm surgery

Arm surgery recovery requires focused drainage of the upper extremities. Our protocol reduces swelling, prevents fibrosis, and supports smooth, even healing from shoulder to elbow.

48-72 hours post-surgeryStart time

8-12 sessionsSessions

45 minutes per sessionDuration

2-3 sessions per weekFrequency

Focus areas

Arm surgery

After brachioplasty (arm lift) or arm liposuction, the upper arms experience swelling and fluid retention that needs professional drainage. Our protocol activates axillary lymph nodes and uses targeted techniques to clear fluid from the arms while supporting scar healing and skin adherence for the smoothest possible results.

Focus areas

Upper-extremity lymphatic drainage
Axillary node activation for arm fluid clearance
Scar tissue management for brachioplasty

The 3 phases

Your recovery path

Phase 1: Inflammatory

Days 2-10

Gentle drainage of upper arms. Axillary lymph node activation. Careful attention to incision areas. Arm elevation guidance.

Daily (first 5-7 days)

Phase 2: Organization

Weeks 2-4

Deeper drainage with ultrasound. Fibrosis prevention along treated areas. Begin gentle scar preparation for brachioplasty patients.

2-3 sessions per week

Phase 3: Refinement

Week 4+

Scar tissue management and skin adherence work. RF for skin tightening. Final contour smoothing.

1-2 sessions per week

Your plan

Techniques used

Upper-extremity lymphatic drainage

Axillary ganglion activation

Gentle tissue mobilization

Ultrasound therapy (Phase 2+)

Scar management and RF (Phase 3)

Compression garment

Arm compression sleeves are essential for the first 6-8 weeks. We check fit and recommend adjustments as healing progresses.

Important notes

Limit arm elevation above shoulder level in the first week
Compression sleeves should be worn consistently
Arm swelling can extend to hands temporarily
Gentle arm movements help circulation between sessions

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