In standing position, the amount of excess and sagging skin is determined and drawn. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes 1-2 hours. Excess skin and subcutaneous fat tissue are removed from the inner and back of the arm through incisions. Dressing is applied. You need 1 overnight stay in hospital and get discharged the next day. Arm lift surgery can be performed alone or together with other body contouring surgeries.
There is no big discomfort after an arm lift surgery. Mild pains are relieved with painkillers. Possible post-operative conditions include bruising and swelling in the surgical area and will fade away within a few weeks.
Elastic bandages or a compression garment on your arm may be used to help keep the swelling down.
Bathing can be done about 3 days after the surgery if there is no wound problem. Patients should avoid lifting weights within 2 weeks following the surgery. Arm movements are limited for a few weeks and sports are not allowed for at at least 6 weeks.
As with almost every plastic surgery, a small scar may remain.
Light scars remain since the procedure is performed with small incisions.
One year post-op, the scar has typically faded to a barely noticeable thin line.
The cost is determined according to the patient’s expectations an the amount of skin to be removed. You can get an online consultation and a detailed price quote.