Brachioplasty

What is arm lift or brachioplasty?
Surgery to remove excess fat and sagging skin of the arms is known as arm lift or brachioplasty. This lift surgery is performed to correct the shape of the arms and tighten its tissue.

For whom is the arm lift suitable?
People who have changed the shape of their arms after long-term slimming diets are the best candidates for this cosmetic procedure.
Also, people who have droopy arms due to aging and decreased skin elasticity can benefit from brachioplasty (arm lift).
Those who want to do brachioplasty, their goal is to have ideal arms. It is better to have realistic expectations from cosmetic surgeries.
Steps and how to perform arm lift surgery or brachioplasty
First, the surgeon determines the amount of skin sagging in the desired area because it is different for different people.
According to the person's choice, general anesthesia or local anesthesia is performed. The duration of the operation is 1 to 2 hours.
The incisions made by the surgeon are to remove stretched skin and excess fat, and the main tissue and muscles of the arm are not harmed in any way.
Extra fats are extracted from the desired area by lipomatic method. So that the fat masses are destroyed by the cannula tube and then removed by the suction of the device.
Finally, absorbable or non-absorbable sutures may be used, and after two weeks, you should visit your doctor for a checkup.
When consulting a doctor before surgery, be sure to report drug sensitivities, allergies, medications you are taking, and previous surgeries.
The result of the arm lift operation
Immediately after brachioplasty, the shape of the arms can be clearly seen. But the main result will be determined after the healing of inflammations and bruises. Arm lift surgery has a recovery period of approximately 1 week. 6 weeks after the operation, the person can do his daily activities without any restrictions. It is safe to wear tight clothes 2 weeks after surgery.

Care after arm lift or brachioplasty
Avoid moving your arms too fast. Do not move your arms as much as possible.
When sleeping, place a pillow under each arm so that the arms are at a higher level.
Pain, swelling and bruising of the surgical area are normal for up to a week. Use the prescribed medicines regularly according to the doctor's prescription.
Change the dressing of your arms after every shower after checking with your doctor.
Avoid smoking for 2 weeks.
Risks and complications of brachioplasty
Arm lift, like other cosmetic procedures, carries risks and complications. Visiting an expert and professional surgeon prevents these complications. These possible problems are:

Remaining scars and stitches
Incidence of infection
blood clotting
Creating a hematoma (internal bleeding)
Damage to the nerves and tissue of the main muscles of the arm
The need for re-surgery to create symmetry