All about arm lift
An arm lift is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper arm.
With age, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby. Plastic surgeons will discuss brachioplasty with patients who want to tighten this skin and look as good as they feel. In some cases your plastic surgeon may suggest that liposuction be used alone or in conjunction with an arm lift to remove excess fat in the upper arms.
When it comes to flabby arms, dieting and exercise can't necessarily cure them. That's because certain fats are resistant due to genetic tendencies. Even if you do manage to rid yourself of excess fat in the arms, the other problem of loose skin can't be fixed with any amount of work.
With the rise of surgical procedures that aid in radical weight loss has come a corresponding demand for arm lift. Of course, individuals who have had weight loss surgery are not the only patients who request or can benefit from arm lift surgery.
Arm lifts can also address flab or folds in the skin on the side of the chest near the armpit.
Arm lift is a lengthy and somewhat complicated procedure compared to cosmetic surgery in other parts of the body. That's because the arm can accumulate more skin and fat by proportion.
You will probably have several layers of stitches on the upper arm, possibly with a drain inserted to help the skin to adhere to the underlying tissue. Some of the stitches will be absorbable, and some may have to be removed by your during a follow-up visit. After a brief stay in the recovery room, you will be allowed to go home.
Arm lift patients will return a day or two after the procedure, and then usually again within two weeks for the removal of the sutures. During the first days and weeks after an arm lift procedure, patients may be required to follow a special regimen of light exercise and stretching to prevent the loss of range of motion of the arms.
While each person's recovery is unique, the recovery period after an arm lift generally lasts one to two weeks. You'll probably be able to return to work in a week, and resume exercise within two weeks. Strenuous workouts and contact sports can be engaged in after about four weeks.
