The upper arm area, known as the biceps skin, sags with age and especially due to excessive weight gain and loss. This situation disturbs the person when they lift their arm upwards and wear short-sleeved clothes. Arm lift aesthetics, also known as brachioplasty, is the method applied to eliminate this problem.
What is Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift surgery is a surgical procedure performed in case of sagging/loosening of the skin and underlying tissues in the arm area. Arm sagging can occur due to reasons such as aging, excessive weight loss or genetic factors. It can negatively affect a person's self-confidence and appearance. With the surgical operation, the skin and fat tissues in the inner part of the arm are corrected and the procedure is performed to tighten the skin. The results obtained after surgery are usually permanent, but changes may occur over time as a result of the aging process and lifestyle factors.
How is Arm Lift Surgery Performed?
Arm lift surgery is performed under local and general anesthesia. Patients are discharged on the same day after arm lift surgery performed under local anesthesia. After the surgeries performed under general anesthesia, patients are kept under observation in the hospital for one day.
The surgeon makes incisions on the sagging skin and fat tissues on the inner surface of the arm. These incisions are made on the inside of the arm between the elbow and armpit. The sagging skin and excess fat tissues are carefully removed. This step is important to give the arm a more toned and aesthetic appearance. The remaining skin is stretched in a tighter way. A bandage or dressing may be applied after surgery. The aim is to keep the patient's arm in the correct position and reduce swelling.
Risks After Arm Lift Surgery
Risks after arm lift surgery can be specific to a disease and usually consist of concerns about postoperative appearance. These risks are listed below.
- Infection at the wound site after surgery,
- Wound healing problems in some patients,
- Very noticeable surgical scars,
- Temporary or permanent loss of sensation, numbness after surgery,
- Asymmetry or aesthetic problems in the arm or elbow area,
- Bleeding at the surgical site,
- Anesthesia-related complications,
- Changes in body appearance after surgery are among the risks that may be encountered.
How Long Does Arm Lift Surgery Take?
The duration of arm lift surgery varies according to the patient's condition. There are many factors that will affect this duration. The degree of sagging, the extent of the surgery, removal of more skin or fat, classical suturing or aesthetic suturing, the surgeon's experience and expertise in this field, and the general health status of the patient are among these factors. Your doctor will give a more effective answer for your case. Your surgeon will definitely give you detailed information during your preoperative examination.
Process After Arm Lift Surgery
Arm lift surgery is not a difficult surgery. Therefore, arm lift surgery has a very easy process. If the arm lift surgery is performed under local anesthesia, the patient starts walking immediately after the surgery and is discharged. In arm surgery performed under general anesthesia, the patient is discharged one day after the surgery.
After the surgery, it is very normal to feel pain in the area where the surgery was performed. That is why our doctors give painkillers. Edema and swelling may be seen in the area where the operation was performed after the surgery. These will disappear naturally within 2-3 weeks.
Arm Lift Surgery Recovery Process
The healing process of arm lift surgery varies depending on the type of operation the patient has undergone, body structure of the patient, and general health of the patient. Bruising and swelling may occur after the surgery. Medications prescribed by the doctor should be taken. Postoperative bandages or dressings may be used and the doctor will indicate when they will be removed. The healing process will vary according to the person. Generally, it is necessary to avoid heavy activities for at least two weeks and do the movements recommended by the doctor. The surgical scars will become unnoticeable over time. Exercises can be done to strengthen the arm, increase its flexibility and regain movement.
Arm Lift Surgery Prices
It is against the law in our country to make advertisements and announcements by declaring arm lift surgery prices. When you contact us, you will be informed about the average prices of arm lift surgery and suitable payment terms. In addition, the hospital where the surgery will be performed, room service, type of anesthesia and most importantly, the quality of the material to be used are among the most important factors affecting the prices.
Does arm lift surgery leave a scar?
In arm lift surgery, the scar is made to coincide with the inner side of the arm. A spot that is not very visible when viewed from the outside is selected for incisions.
Is arm lift surgery painful?
Arm lift surgery is not a painful operation. Postoperative pain may be minor. You can spend the postoperative period comfortably with painkillers.
Is arm lift surgery risky?
Arm lift surgery has risks in general, but these risks are minimized when performed by a specialist surgeon.
Who can have arm lift surgery?
Anyone with excess soft tissue and sagging skin on their arms can have arm lift surgery.
How many days will I recover after arm lift surgery?
The recovery time of arm lift surgery may vary from person to person. On average, this period can take up to 1 month.
