Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
What is an Arm Lift?
An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of your upper arms. It involves tightening sagging skin and supportive tissue, and removing excess fat.
How is an Arm Lift Performed?
Arm lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. The incision is made along the underside of the arm, from the armpit to the elbow. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining skin is tightened and reshaped.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from an arm lift typically takes several weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support your arms.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
• Wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support your arms.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
Things to Be Careful About
While arm lift surgery can be a safe and effective way to improve your appearance, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. These may include:
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your arms.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering an arm lift, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your arms.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering an arm lift, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.