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What should I expect post-operatively?
The patient is prescribed by the surgeon to wear a support bandage for a week. A follow-up session will be performed to remove stitches about 5-7 days after surgery. No active stretching of the arms is allowed for about a week. Some swelling and bruising will be experienced for 1 to 2 weeks. Final results should be seen around the 3rd week. Patient is taught how to massage the area starting on the 2nd week after surgery. to prevent the formation of fibrous capsule.
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