Arm Lift | Brachioplasty

Arm Lift or Brachioplasty is a cosmetic procedure for the reshaping and tightening the upper arm, giving it a more toned appearance. The surgeon may use liposuction to extract excess skin and fat to thicken the skin. This surgery is not appropriate for those with a small amount of excess skin as the scarring might be visible after the surgery. This treatment is recommended for those who anticipate the best result worth the typical scars.

Recovery From Arm Lift

In the first 10 to 14 days after the surgery, the surgical area will swell a bit. The person is needed to cover his or her arm in bandages up to 6 weeks to reduce swelling. The complete recovery might last up to one year.

Related Preoperative Evaluations

Before the Arm Lift Surgery, the person’s medical history is reviewed and photography, as well as physical examination of the lower region of the upper arm, is done.

Before, During and After Arm Lift

Before the Procedure

The person is needed to avoid smoking or drinking alcohol. Smoking will prolong the recovery period and elevate post-surgical problems. The person is also recommended no to take certain drugs including anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements before the surgery.

During the Procedure

The surgeon makes an incision in the lower part of the upper arm and extracts the extra fat and skin. Finally, he closes the incisions using stitches. The incision made under the arm will be less visible in this surgery.

The arm Lift Surgery is performed under local anesthesia and lasts from 1 to 3 hours. In some cases, general anesthesia may also be used.

After the Procedure

The person is needed not to raise the arm higher than his or her shoulder level. He or she must also avoid physical activities and work out up to 4 or 8 weeks.

Important Notes

Not Recommended For

• People with excess skin
• People with weight fluctuations

Possible Complications

• Infection
• Body tissue necrosis
• Scarring
• Pain
• Bleeding
• Bruising
• swelling
• Aggregation of body secretions
• Permanent numbness of the inner part of the arm
• Asymmetry of the arms

Number of Days in Hospital After Arm Lift

The individual will be hospitalized from 1 to 4 days.