Arm lift Surgery

Arm Lift Information

Description:

Arm lift surgery reduces or removes loose, sagging skin from the upper arm to create a more  toned and attractive appearance. Patients who have lost a lot of weight benefit from the arm lift.

Time Required: 

Usually about 1 to 2 hours to perform arm lift surgery.

In/Out Patient:

Outpatient

Side Effects:

Arm lift side effects can include temporary pain, discomfort and swelling.

Risks:

Arm lift risks include bruising, and obvious scarring for about the first 6 to 8 months.

Duration of Results:

Arm lifts can be long lasting, but changes can be associated with natural aging process.

Recovery Time:

Patients wear a protective bandage home after surgery.

After the armlift, recovery from swelling can take 3 to 6 months to fully fade.

Sutures are usually removed 1 week after surgery.

A full arm lift stretches almost from elbow to underarm. . Scars will always be evident, but will fade almost completely in 6 months to 2 years of surgery.

Level of Discomfort:

After the arm lift, pain and discomfort will occur in moderate levels, and may persist for several days. The pain  is easily controlled with pain medication.

Anesthesia:

For an arm lift, the anesthesia used can either be general, or local anesthesia with sedation.

Can be Combined With:

Liposuction

Breast Augmentation

Also Known As:

Brachioplasty