Arm lift surgery, medically known as brachioplasty, reduces r removes loose, sagging skin from the upper arm to create a more attractive and toned arm appearance.
Arm lifts are best for patients who have lost a lot of weight. When the concern is not loose skin, but excess fat, liposuction is usually the better option.
It usually takes 1 to 2 hours to perform arm lift surgery. It is an outpatient procedure. Recovering patients wear a protective sleeve-like wrapping home after surgery.
For an arm lift, the anesthesia used is usually general, or in some cases, local anesthesia with sedation.
Arm lift side effects can include temporary swelling, pain, and discomfort. Noticeable, permanent scarring. Its results can be long lasting, but subject to changes associated with natural aging process.
Significant healing should be seen in about 10-14 days. After the armlift, recovery from swelling can take 3-6 months to fully fade. Sutures are usually removed 2-3 weeks after surgery.
Because the incision stretches almost from elbow to underarm, scars will always be evident, but will fade almost completely in 6 months to 2 years of surgery.
After the arm lift, pain and discomfort will occur in moderate levels, and may persist for several days. This pain is easily controlled with standard pain medication.
For enhanced results, arm lift surgery may be combined with other procedures such as:
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Breast Lift
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