What can I expect from the arm lift surgery?

Arm lift surgery removes the excess skin and fat deposits that appear as a consequence of age or massive weight loss on the upper section of the arms. If your arms have a sagging appearance on the triceps and it makes you feel uncomfortable when you wear sleeveless clothes, then an arm lift may be the right thing for you.



What should I not expect from the arm lift surgery?

Arm lift surgery is not used for removing small fat deposits from your arms if the skin has a good elasticity. If this is your case, and diets and physical exercise do not produce the desired results, liposuction is the right thing for you.

Am I a good candidate for the Arm lift surgery?

Inner arm lift surgery is very effective at removing excessive skin; especially in the case of someone who has last a vast amount of weight and is carrying unsightly folds of skin where fat used to be. If this is your case, you are a good candidate for the arm lift surgery.  But, if you have arms with excessive fat and would like a more slender or sculpted appearance you may be better suited to liposuction.

How is the arm lift surgery done?

The technique used to perform arm lift surgery is fairly simple, with the patient under general anesthesia; an incision will be made along the underside of the upper arm from after the elbow to the area near the underarm. Surgeons will take care to make the incisions in the least conspicuous place. Once the unwanted tissue, fat and skin is exposed it is removed carefully to restore the natural shape and contour of the arm. If the arm is very fatty, the extra fat can then be suctioned out using a small tube and the liposuction method. Once fat and tissue are removed, the incision is closed and bandaged.



How long is the recovery time after the arm lift surgery?

You will be able to return home immediately following the surgery with heavily bandaged arms. You would experience some pain, bruising and swelling in the area; which can be easily controlled with prescribed medication. Surgical bandages will be removed after four-five days, and sutures will also be removed at the same time.

You can return to your work between three days to one week and two to three weeks until normal activity can be resumed. You should not lift heavy objects or take part in any vigorous activity requiring large amounts of arm movement for up to six weeks. Your plastic surgeon will instruct you to follow a recovery regimen including elevating the upper body and placing ice packs on the incision area. The full effect can be seen about two moths following the surgery, and will yield a far more attractive arm shape without the saggy skin.



What is the outcome of the arm lift surgery?

The results of arm lift surgery are permanent and very satisfactory. Your arms will look much firmer for a long time. In spite of the resulting scars, when most patients evaluate the outcome, they feel that the benefits obtained far outweigh the negative aspect.

Inner arm lift surgery is recommended for people who have lost a lot of weight and have excessive skin hanging loose from their arms. You may also be interested in an inner thigh lift, also great for people who have recently lost a lot of weight. Browse our obesity surgery procedures if you have not yet lost the weight. If you wish to have some excess fat removed, rather than excess skin you may like to explore liposuction instead.

If you would like to improve your skin’s texture and appearance then you may like to explore non-surgical anti-ageing procedures such as microdermabrasion and dermal fillers.

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