Whether because of age or lifestyle (such as weight loss or pregnancy), many men and women carry fat and excess skin on the underside of their upper arms. This arm flab, sometimes referred to as “bat wings,” can be unsightly and cause people to feel embarrassed and self-conscious about the way they look.
Many men and women try to hide their arms, covering them in long sleeves, but that can be miserable in the Orlando heat.
The good news is that an arm lift can help give you the arms that you’ve always wanted. Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) is a cosmetic procedure that removes sagging skin, reduces excess fat, and tightens the underlying tissue to give you a more toned and contoured arm aesthetic that you’ll feel confident and comfortable showing off to the world.
If you suffer from loose, sagging skin on your upper arms and have a loss of skin elasticity, then an arm lift may be the procedure for you. Ideal candidates should be:
Arm lift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure and typically takes three to four hours to complete (depending on the extent of the procedure and whether any other surgeries are performed simultaneously).
An arm lift is usually performed under general anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain or discomfort during the surgery.
After the anesthesia has been administered, Dr. Gonzalez will make the incision in your arm. This incision is located on the underside of the upper arm and can stretch from the elbow to the armpit (depending on the amount of laxity). Some incisions may be shorter, while others may extend past the elbow.
Liposuction may be used to remove any pockets of unwanted, stubborn fat in the area. Regardless of whether liposuction is used, the underlying tissue in the arm will be tightened and repositioned to create a more fit and defined arm aesthetic.
Lastly, excess, sagging skin will be surgically removed before the incisions are closed.
After your arm lift surgery, you will have some swelling and bruising, which will dissipate over the next few weeks. Additionally, many patients report feeling soreness and tightness in their arms. This is completely normal, and any pain can be mediated with prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Since you use your arms for nearly everything in life, it can be a challenge to not use them. However, during your recovery, it is important that you allow yourself the rest that your body needs to heal. This means refraining from any strenuous activities, including any exercise, except for short, slow walks.
Additionally, it is vital that you wear the prescribed compression garments, as these help minimize swelling, keep the shape of your newly contoured arms in place, and help promote the recovery process.
Most patients are able to return to work after a few days and are recovered after about two weeks. However, it’s important that you still refrain from any strenuous activity until you are cleared by your plastic surgeon (which generally takes at least one month).
After your brachioplasty, you will feel more confident in your appearance. You will have defined arms that can help balance your entire upper body.
No longer will you have to worry about hanging arm flab. Instead, you’ll be able to more easily and confidently wear the summer clothing you’ve always wanted to wear.
Ultimately, your arm lift results will help you enjoy the Orlando sun with fit and beautiful arms.
After your brachioplasty, you will feel more confident in your appearance. You will have defined arms that can help balance your entire upper body.
No longer will you have to worry about hanging arm flab. Instead, you’ll be able to more easily and confidently wear the summer clothing you’ve always wanted to wear.
Ultimately, your arm lift results will help you enjoy the Orlando sun with fit and beautiful arms.
Yes! Many patients choose to combine their procedures. Besides giving you a more dramatic and complete physical transformation, combining procedures minimizes the overall cost and recovery time, as you will be having and recovering from your procedures at the same time.
Some of the procedures commonly combined with arm lift surgery include:
Though very rare, every plastic surgery procedure carries some risks, and arm lift surgery is no exception. Some of the risks associated with an arm lift include:
If you find yourself suffering from any of these conditions, please contact Le Contour Surgery as soon as you can.
Since an arm lift is an invasive surgery, there will be scars. However, because of the placement of the incisions (in the underside of the upper arms), the resulting scars should be hidden from view when your arms are in a resting position.
Dr. Gonzalez does everything possible to minimize visible scarring. Additionally, scars will fade over time.
While scars are an unfortunate reality of arm lift surgery, most patients would gladly take the scar over the excess skin and fat they had before the procedure.
Arm lift surgery results are long lasting, though it is important to understand that a plastic surgery procedure, like an arm lift, cannot keep the natural effects of aging from occurring. However, with a healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise), you can keep your arms looking amazing even longer.
At Le Contour Aesthetic Surgery, our goal is to not only ensure your safety and comfort but also to provide luxurious service and top-quality results.
If you would like to learn more about arm lift surgery or any other plastic surgery procedures offered in Orlando, Florida, call us at 407-447-1628 or fill out our online contact form today.
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