The arm lift procedure is used to remove excess skin from the upper arm. Flabby and sagging skin, also known as bingo or bat wings, can make both men and women feel self conscious in certain clothing and skin folds can also cause an under arm skin rash or irritation.
Brachioplasty is a popular procedure for people that have lost a significant amount of weight and as a result have excess skin in this area which will have lost its elasticity. Sagging skin around the upper arm can also develop due to the natural ageing process and once skin has lost its elasticity it is virtually impossible for firmness to improve no matter how much diet or exercise is done. Having an arm lift can greatly improve your self esteem and enable you to wear short sleeved clothes with confidence.
Brachioplasty is performed under a general anaesthetic and the procedure takes one and a half hours to perform. An incision is made usually from just above the elbow to the armpit, running along the inner side of the upper arm. The length of the scar will depend on how much excess skin you have. The surgeon will then pull up the excess skin and remove it leaving the arm looking firmer and smoother, giving it a more youthful appearance. The incision is closed up usually using removable stitches. Sometimes liposuction can be incorporated to the procedure to achieve the best result. The area will be swollen and sore for a few days following your surgery however you should be provided with suitable pain medication.
An overnight stay in hospital is usually required with the arm lift procedure. A compression garment will need to be worn for two weeks to reduce swelling and assist in shrinking and tightening the skin. You will need between seven and ten days to recover and can be back at work within two weeks depending on the nature of your job. Limiting lifting is important and patients often find that elevation with pillows can increase comfort. When deciding on this procedure an important factor to consider is the resulting scars. A brachioplasty scar is a permanent scar usually extending from the armpit to the elbow so it can be quite visible when lifting the arm or wearing certain clothes.
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