Arm Reduction/Lift

An arm lift/reduction surgery scientifically known as (Brachioplasty) is a surgical procedure performed when an excessive amount of loose skin occurs on the upper arms. The need of arm lift/reduction surgery come up when arm tissue relaxes and slide down with aging, gravity, and weight loss. It can not be reversed by exercise rather only tones the muscles. Arm Lift is an excellent method for both men and women to tighten and lift their upper arms. This can result in your over all personality by giving you more youthful and firmer appearance and simultaneously you get greater freedom to wear normal clothing again and participate in all physical activities.

Basic characteristics of the patient who needs such kind of surgery are-

• Loose skin of the upper arms

• Significant weight loss

• Exceptionally full upper arms

• Embarrassment from redundant upper arm soft tissues.

The only way to get ride of from this problem of sagging skin is to perform an arm lift surgery. You can get a more youthful appearance and thinner contour to the arms as well as reduction of flabbiness, extra skin and fat, especially in the upper inner arms. Surgical adjustment depends on the quantum of extra skin and on how loose the supporting tissues have become.

Local or general anesthetic are performed for the surgery. Incisions are made on the inner and under shell of the arm, most often in a zigzagged line. The pattern of skin removal usually follows an oval or triangular shape. The surgical point may run from the armpit to as low as the elbow. Liposuction can be useful to curve the fat layer. A skinny rubber drain may be used after surgery to remove fluids. The procedure of arm lift/ reduction surgery usually takes 1 or 2 hours. Liposuction can be useful to curve the fat layer. A skinny rubber drain may be used after surgery to remove fluids. After the brachioplasty operation, no overnight stay at hospital is required. You will have to wear a surgical bandage for the first few days as prescribed by medical consultant. As the incision is healed, (usually takes 1 week), a visit to the hospital or concern doctor is required to remove the stitches and receive further advice from the surgeon.

Patient can return to light work after the two to three weeks of surgery. You can resume most of your regular activities, including some form of mild work out, after several weeks.