- What is Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)?
The Arm lift is a surgical procedure with the help which the extra skin and fat are removed from the upper arm. This will give a defined shape to your arms. This surgery is combined with other procedures to achieve more beneficial results.
- How arm lift surgery is performed?
The surgeon will first mark the area which has extra skin and fat. Before starting the procedure, the patient is given anesthesia so that they don’t feel any type of discomfort. Then the incisions are made under-surface of the arm to remove the excess skin. In the surgical area, a drain is inserted which will carry the excess fluid from the skin. The incisions are closed after that and bandage is covered over the area. The surgery gives a more youthful and sculpted arm.
- What type of anesthesia is given?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. In some cases, local anesthesia is used with sedation.
- Who is the best candidate for the surgery of arm lift?
If you have saggy arms and extra fat then you can get the surgery. In this case, the younger the patient better the results. However, age does not matter if you are in good health the surgery can be performed very easily.
- How long does the surgery last?
The entire surgery generally takes one to three hours. After the surgery, some patients have to spend one hour in the hospital.
- Is the surgery painful?
This depends on how much pain you can tolerate. So this depends on from patient to patient. The doctor will recommend some oral medications to treat the discomfort.
- Is there any type of side effect involved?
After the surgery, the patient will feel tightness in the arm because the area is swelled from the surgery. Some patients might feel a tingling sensation in their hands. These symptoms resolve quickly with time.
- When are the sutures removed?
The sutures are removed between one to two weeks as it depends on the area of the surgery.
- Is there any type of risk involved?
The risk factor is normally the same as other surgeries would have. The patient might have wound healing issues, bleeding, scarring, and infection. To avoid any type of issue the doctor will place your arms in compression garments right after the surgery. This you have to wear during the initial recovery.
