Arm lift
Arm Lift - Brachioplasty
Surgery to reduce sagging skin on the arm consists of removing fat and resecting a certain amount of skin on the inside of the arm, leaving a scar there.
It is done through an incision in the middle of the inner side of the arm, through which we resect as much skin as possible and the fat beneath it, resulting in a reduction in the circumference of the arm and a scar along the inner side of the arm that continues with another arched scar in the armpit.
Further information about the Arm Lift
- In an arm lift, no procedure is performed on the arm muscles, so the muscle definition of the arm will not be altered by the surgery.
- If changes occur in the post-operative period, it may be necessary to carry out tests such as ultrasound or X-rays, CT scans or arteriographies to clarify the diagnosis.
- Scars evolve according to individual physiology and are generally barely noticeable, especially in the penumbra. If changes occur, there are treatments that can be used in an attempt to improve the appearance of the scars, including disguising the scar with pigmentation or resecting it and making a new one.
- It is possible that purple spots (ecchymoses), partial or total loss of sensation, temporary or permanent, may occur in the operated areas.
- Aging continues, and lack of care with weight control can mean that all the aesthetic aspect gained from surgery is lost.
- Any need for re-operation to improve the surgery will be borne by the patient, and the surgeon will be responsible for medical fees.
Preoperative Arm Lift
- 1. Do not use medication based on Acetyl Salicylic Acid, Ginkobiloba or Arnica in the 10 days prior to surgery. Their use will lead to your surgery being suspended until this 10-day period has elapsed.
- 2. Obey the instructions given for admission
- 3. Report any abnormalities that may occur in their general condition.
- 4. Enter hospital fasting for at least 8 hours and do not bring valuables into the hospital.
- 5. Come accompanied to the hospital.
- 6. Avoid wearing earrings, rings, piercings, colored nail polish, etc. Any of these will be removed before surgery.
- 7. The recommended belt should be taken to the hospital.
Post-operative Arm Lift
- 1. avoid exertion for 30 days.
- 2. Avoid stretching the trunk for 30 days, unless specifically advised by the surgeon.
- 3. Do not expose yourself to the sun or cold for at least 14 days.
- 4. Obey the doctor's prescription.
- 5. Return to the office for subsequent dressings, on the days and at the times stipulated.
- 6. Don't worry about the intermediate forms in the various phases. Ask your surgeon any questions you may have.
- 7. Normal diet (except in special cases). We recommend a high-protein diet (meat, eggs, milk) as well as fruit.
- 8. Wait to go on your "diet or slimming regime" once you've been cleared by your doctor. Anticipating such conduct on your own could lead to difficult consequences.
- 10. Wear the compression garment 24 hours a day, only taking it off to shower, for the first 30 days and for 12 hours a day for the next 30 days.
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Arm lift: The most frequently asked questions about arm surgery
The length of time varies depending on the extent of the surgery. If only brachioplasty is performed, it can take around two hours. If combined with other procedures, it can take up to three hours.
After surgery, it is important to follow the doctor’s recommendations, which include resting, wearing a compression garment, avoiding sudden movements, not raising your arms, and avoiding sun exposure in the scar area.
Scars are a common concern. The extent of the scar varies according to the amount of skin removed. Additional aesthetic procedures, such as lasers and peels, can help smooth them out.
Like any surgical procedure, arm lifts come with some risks, including infection, hematoma, seroma, asymmetry, healing problems and reactions to anesthesia. It is important to discuss these risks with the surgeon before surgery.
Possible risks of an arm lift
PLASTIC SURGERY, like any other surgery, has risks and complications, some of which are specific to it and others that are generic to any type of surgery. These include:
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1. Allergies: Some medications or products used during surgery can cause allergic reactions, which can even lead to death. Allergic reactions are patient-dependent and can occur either to medicines or products that the patient has never had contact with, or to those that they have had previous contact with, even if they didn’t have a previous reaction.
2. Infection: Our body is colonized by countless bacteria, with which, at first, we live in extreme harmony. However, after surgery, they can cause infection, requiring treatment with antibiotics and rarely re-operation.
3. Hematoma: Accumulation of blood in the operated area, from a vessel that was not bleeding at the end of the operation, but did so in the immediate post-operative period. It can be treated by aspiration with a syringe and needle or, rarely, re-operation may be necessary.
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