Arms Lifts
Arm lift is a surgical procedure used to remove excess skin from the arm and tighten the remaining skin. This is a day surgery carried out under general anesthesia. An incision is made along the inner arm (to hide the scar as much as possible) and the excess skin is removed. The procedure is often combined with liposuction and completed by closing the incision using absorbable sutures. Discharge instructions for wound care will be given during the consultation.
Recovery Period
A 6-week recovery period is needed, depending on the extent of the surgery. It is important to get moving as quickly as possible, but strenuous activities must be avoided because of potential complications.
Pressure dressings are applied to improve healing.
Follow-up
Visits will be scheduled one week after the surgery and some weeks later to achieve optimal result.
Minor Complications
- Bleeding and hematoma
- Infection
- Seroma
- Wound dehiscence
- Hypertrophic scar
- Edema
- Nerve damage
- Paresthesia
- Asymmetry
- Overcorrection
- Undercorrection