Arm Lift

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Overview

Arm lift operation is scientifically known as “Brachioplasty”. It is a surgical procedure conducted primarily to get rid of excess fat in the arms and tighten the sagged and drooping skin in them and eliminate any increases in the skin that may result in an inconsistent shape of the arms with the rest of the body or distort the aesthetic of the arms.

There are many reasons that lead to arms sagging, such as aging, severe obesity followed by weight loss, eating many unhealthy foods that allow fat to accumulate in different areas of the body; also, there are hormonal causes that may lead to sagging in the arms, such as increased estrogen in women during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Techniques Used in the Arm Lift Operation

  • Non-Surgical Arm Lift (With Vaser)

Vaser technology is the latest technology used in the arm lift operation, where it works to break down fat in the targeted area using the Vaser device.

  • Surgical Arm Lift

The skin is tightened with surgical intervention when the sagging is very severe and often when the patient has undergone liposuction before. The size of the skin is surgically reduced, and the excess skin is cut off by opening an incision and then closing it after the sagging has been tightened. There are many types of surgical incisions in the arm lift operation, such as thickened incision, character-shaped incision, extended incision.

  • Ultrasound Energy

It relies on the use of ultrasound energy to target the area from which fat is to be removed. When the dissolving the fat work is done, it then sucks it off.

Candidates for Arm Lift Operation

  1. People who suffer from sagging skin on the arms or an increase in fat in a manner that annoys and makes them willing to get rid of it.
  2. Those who do not plan to lose or gain significant weight in the future, so as not to affect the results of the operation.
  3. People with bat-like deformity in the arms.
  4. Elderly people who suffer from sagging skin on the arms as a result of aging.

Pre- Arm Lift Operation Tips

  1. Refrain from smoking for a period of time (one-two months) before undergoing an arm lift operation.
  2. Stop having Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and some vitamins for a period of time (two weeks – one month) before the operation, which may cause bleeding during the operation.
  3. Do not eat or drink anything after the time specified by your doctor.
  4. Do not use anybody moisturizer on the day of operation.
  5. Avoid stimulants, green tea, and alcohol.

Recovery Phase and Post- Operation Tips

The patient stays in the hospital for at least one day. The patient must adhere to the instructions and advice dictated by the doctor after the operation in order to get the best results and expedite the recovery process without risks or damages:

  1. Avoid exercising any sports activities and refrain from making any additional effort for at least two months after the operation.
  2. Commit to wearing compression girdles for at least six weeks after the operation.
  3. Avoid exposure to high temperatures for at least two weeks after the operation so that the arms do not catch infections.
  4. Have a complete rest for two weeks after the operation.
  5. Commit to taking medications prescribed by your doctor and antibiotics regularly.

Stages of Arm Lift Operation

  1. As with all surgical procedures, the first step is anesthesia. In the lift and cosmetic surgery for arms, the surgeon resorts to total anesthesia.
  2. The doctor makes a surgical incision. The surgical incision is made in the armpit. The incision’s size and length depend on the amount of fat and skin to be eliminated during the operation.
  3. The desired cosmetic surgery is conducted whether it is a skin tightening, removal of arm wrinkles or it is liposuction for the arm followed by the process of skin tightening. 
  4. The doctor closes the surgical incision, puts bandages on the arms, enters the patient in the stage of resuscitation, and then the wait for the results. 

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Health Tips & Info

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The arm lift procedure itself is virtually painless because our patients are put under general anesthesia. Most patients also report their arm lift recovery being very comfortable as well, only experiencing mild swelling, bruising, tenderness, and tightness following their procedure. Doctor may prescribe medication to make your recovery more comfortable as well.
Many of our patients take up to three weeks to initially recover from arm lift surgery meaning it takes them about three weeks for all the swelling, bruising, tenderness and tightness to subside. That being said, it typically only takes about two weeks for patients to return to their normal daily activities and six weeks to make a full recovery.
Because the brachioplasty incision typically runs from the armpit to the elbow, it may take a long time for the scar to heal. For some patients, the scar may only take about six weeks to heal. Other patients have experienced it taking up to a year before the scar is soft and flexible again. It is common to have scabs for several weeks along this incision line, and Doctor will be able to recommend over-the-counter or medical-grade scar softening topical creams to use following your procedure.
Yes and no. CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce fat in the treated areas. This means that yes, CoolSculpting® may help you reduce the amount of fat in your upper arms. That being said, CoolSculpting® will not be able to tighten the skin around the arms once that fat is reduced. The only fat removal and skin tightening procedure for the upper arm is brachioplasty.

We hope this was able to answer some of your burning questions about brachioplasty.

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