The scar is placed on the under surface of the arm and armpit which matures over one year’s time. A small tube (drains) may be put in to drain any fluid or blood from the wound and you usually stay one or two days in the hospital. You may need to wear pressure garments for a few weeks. Patients usually recover from this operation after 2 weeks. Driving is allowed after 2-3 weeks and active sport after 2 months.
Complications: Bleeding, infection, wound breakdown, pain, bruising and swelling, seroma, dog ears, scarring (hypertrophic, keloid and stretched), numbness, asymmetry, blood clots.