Body

Arm Lift

Overview

Arm lift, known internationally as (Brachioplasty), is a surgical procedure that aims to get rid of excess fat in the arms, tighten the sagging skin in them, and eliminate any extra skin that distorts the appearance of the arms.

This may have happened due to various causes:

  • Aging: this may be accompanied by sagging of skin, weakness in the muscles, and the accumulation of fat in different areas of the body.
  • Excessive loss of body weight in a short time.
  • Severe obesity, whether followed by weight loss or not.
  • Some hormonal reasons include excess estrogen (during pregnancy and lactation in women or some pathological causes in men).
  • Lack of vitamins and minerals.
  • Liposuction on a large arms area may lead to staffing arms unless an arm lift does not follow it.
Am I a suitable candidate for this operation?

This operation is suitable for anyone who suffers from sagging skin in the arms area and an increase of fatty tissue in this area that bothers them and wants to get rid of it (whether to a small or large degree).

A good candidate for the operation must also be a non-smoker because smoking affects the recovery time. And above all, the patient must have a realistic and optimistic view and consider his case data before he expects the results.

Techniques used in Arm Lift operation

Arm lift operation can be done in several techniques, including:

Surgical Arm Lift

A surgical Arm Lift is a procedure where the doctor makes an incision in the arms. He removes the extra fatty tissue and then cuts the sagging and skin growths, usually performed under general anesthesia.

Laser Arm Lift

laser beams are used to get rid of the fatty tissue in the arms, and it is a non-surgical process in which no incisions are made. Therefore, it doesn’t require a recovery period. The laser arm lift operation is one of the safest procedures, as it does not cause any pain. Often people need only one treatment session, but the results will appear over six months, as they appear gradually three weeks after the procedure.

Mesotherapy Arm Lift

this is a technique that relies on injecting the arms with mesotherapy, i.e., with a group of substances (minerals, amino acids, vitamins, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants), which works to break up the accumulated fat in the body and transform it into acids that can be disposed of through urine or sweat. The injection also helps to rejuvenate the skin, tighten it, and give flexibility. The patient needs to re-inject in about 4 to 5 sessions to obtain satisfactory results. And the interval between one session and the other is usually one to two weeks.

Stages of Arm Lift Operation
Perioperative

Before undergoing the operation, you must take several precautions:

  • A consultative meeting should be held with the patient to ensure that they don’t suffer from any disease that may prevent the operation.
  • The doctor must know the reasons that prompted the patient to perform this operation.
  • Complete medical examinations are performed for the patient.
  • The patients must consult the doctor about the medications they should stop taking before the surgery, and alcohol is not to be drunk for 48 hours before the operation.
Intraoperative

Arm Lift Surgery takes two hours, and the doctor performs the following:

  • Complete Sterilization of the shoulders and arms, then make several incisions in the back of the arm, where the incision passes through the skin and the layers under the skin.
  • We remove extra tissue and fat to make the arm look less saggy.
  • Tightening the skin, suturing the surgical incisions using special sutures, and placing elastic bandages. This is done when the surgery is extensive and performed with liposuction.
Postoperative

The patient can leave the hospital several hours after the operation. Although the dressings and the draining tube are usually removed the next day of the surgery, the patient may observe some bleeding that will be absorbed within two weeks, in addition to swelling that decreases gradually.

Pain relievers can be taken when needed. However, the patient should visit the doctor immediately if symptoms appear, such as severe pain, high temperature, shortness of breath, bleeding, or purulent secretions from the surgical incision.

Why the HospitalXP brand?

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We use high-quality materials and the latest devices and technologies in the world. In addition, we have a professional team of experts and specialist doctors with Ph.D. degrees. Our team provides comprehensive care for perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative. Our team takes the necessary precautions, studies the health status, and makes the examinations required for the patient before undergoing surgery. This limits the risk rates until they are almost non-existent.

After the operation, the doctors determine a specific diet and exercise to avoid fat accumulation in the arms area.

New technologies caused an increase in the rates of Arm Lift operations

Arm Lift procedures have increased over the past ten years as technology and science come together to give the best outcome. The new technologies have made Arm Lift procedures safe and effortless.

The ASPS annual statistics explain the exponential growth of upper arm lift procedures and confirm that this growth is because of the massive development of new technologies and patient demand.

Frequently
asked questions

There is no standard cost for Arm Lift Operation. It depends on the type of technique used, whether surgical, laser, or mesotherapy. It also depends on the doctor’s experience, reputation, and geographical area.

You can prevent sagging of the arms by maintaining regular exercise, healthy nutrition, and avoiding excessive weight gain.

Arm Lift is a one-day operation. First, the patient stays under observation for approximately two hours after the procedure; then, they can leave the hospital on the same day.

The recovery period after Arm Lift Surgery is 2-6 weeks. It’s recommended to wear compression garments during this period. Returning to work is possible within one or two weeks.

Arm Lift Operation is an entirely safe operation as well as you choose the right brand and the Right Plastic Surgeon. After the operation, taking care of the wound is also vital to protect it from infection and other risks.
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