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What is Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, is a precise cosmetic procedure designed to address sagging skin and excess fat in the upper arms that can make you appear older or out of shape. By removing excess skin and fat from the upper arms, and in some cases tightening the underlying supportive tissue, this surgery offers both aesthetic and functional benefits. An arm lift can dramatically improve the contour of your arms, giving them a more toned and youthful appearance. This procedure not only enhances your physical appearance but can also boost your confidence, allowing you to wear sleeveless clothing without self-consciousness and enjoy a wider range of arm movement.
Recovery After Arm Lift Surgery, Post-Surgical Care
Following your arm lift surgery, dressings or bandages may be applied to your incisions, and your arms may be wrapped in an elastic bandage or compression garment to minimize swelling. Additionally, a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid.
You will receive specific instructions on:
- How to care for the surgical site and drains
- Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing
- Specific concerns to watch for
- When to follow up with your plastic surgeon
- Results of Arm Lift Surgery
Immediate Results and Long-Term Outcomes
The smoother, tighter contours resulting from an arm lift are often apparent almost immediately following your procedure. However, initial swelling and bruising may temporarily obscure these improvements.
A scar will remain where the incision was made. Results can be long-lasting if you maintain a stable weight and general fitness. Some loss of firmness is natural as your body ages, but most improvements should be relatively permanent. While good results are expected, there’s no guarantee. In some situations, achieving optimal results may require more than one surgical procedure.
Essential Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon
Be sure to ask these questions of your plastic surgeon about the recovery period:
- Where will I be taken after my surgery is complete?
- What medication will I be given or prescribed after surgery?
- Will I have dressings/bandages after surgery?
- When will they be removed?
- Are stitches removed? When?
- When can I resume normal activity and exercise?
- When do I return for follow-up care?
Warm weather days and nights here in the Sunshine State a little too warm in your sleeved blouse. Don’t let your arms keep you from buying that new sleeveless dress you so desire. Let Dr. Baroudi sculpt shapely upper arms for you.
Traditional diet and exercise are great way to keep in shape, but the excess skin that has developed over time will remain your arch nemesis. A private one-on-one consultation with the skilled Dr. Baroudi will allow him to examine your upper arms and clarify your concerns and questions about the arm lift (brachioplasty) procedure.
This plastic surgery procedure redefines the area from your underarm area down to the elbow. Under general anesthesia, the surgery takes 1- 2 hours to achieve the trimmed and toned arms you are looking for. Your expected recovery time is minimal before you are able to return to your normal activities.
As a board-certified expert, Dr. Baroudi is pleased to help renew your confidence and enjoy a whole new wardrobe of sleeveless clothing to dress yourself in. Contact our office today!
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