What is an arm lift (brachioplasty)?
An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is indicated when the patient has loose skin or sagging of the upper arms as a result of aging, heredity, or after significant weight loss.
What are the advantages of an arm lift?
Dr. Alan Serure performs an arm lift in Miami to improve the appearance of sagging upper arms by reducing the amount of excess skin and excess fat on this area, from the underarm to the elbow. This process will be able to reshape the arms by tightening the skin and underlying tissue to improve arm contour. Massive weight loss patients are primary candidates for an arm lift.
What happens during an arm lift procedure?
Dr. Serure will mark the appropriate incisions in the pre-op area. Surgery will take place in our state-of-the-art surgical facility in Miami. Our board-certified MD anesthesiologist will administer either sedation or general anesthesia to ensure your comfort during surgery.
Incisions for an arm lift will depend on the specific location of the excess skin and the amount of excess fat to be removed. An arm lift can be accomplished using one of several techniques:
- A trans axillary brachioplasty, or a mini arm lift, tightens the skin of the upper arm using minimal incisions made at the armpits.
- Other sites of incisions are at the inner arm and at the back of the arm and these are used for severely loose skin. For this technique, the incision extends from the armpit area up to the spot just above the elbow.
If excess fat needs to be removed from the area, it may be removed using liposuction. Skin and underlying tissues will be trimmed and tightened with the use of internal sutures.
If skin elasticity is acceptable, arm liposuction may be performed using small hidden incisions.
What about recovery?
Following arm lift surgery, the patient will see a significant amount of bruising, swelling, and redness at the sites of correction. The arms will be wrapped in bandages to help minimize these symptoms. Drainage tubes may be attached at the surgical sites to remove excess blood and fluids, and these will be removed a few days afterwards.
What results does an arm lift procedure produce?
A tightened and more contoured arm should be permanent with the exception of significant weight fluctuations. Patients are advised to maintain a relatively stable weight.
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