Upper Arm Lift – Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
As the human body ages our skin becomes looser and less elastic,
causing it to droop and sag. One of the most common places this
effect of aging is seen is the upper arm. A growing number of
men and women are having a procedure called brachioplasty
performed to reverse this. Brachioplasty tightens and reforms
the muscles of the upper arm into a more attractive shape.
This procedure starts with a small incision within the inside of
the arm. The incision starts at the elbow and travels up to the
armpit. The surgeon can then remove any excess skin. After the
skin has been separated from the underlying tissue, the muscle
is reshaped and reformed to better retain its shape. If needed,
the doctor may choose to perform liposuction. The result will be
a firmer and more attractively sculpted arm.
Depending on the procedure the recovery time from this operation
can be somewhat of an extended process. If both arms are
operated on, then the patient must have assistance during the
first few days after the surgery. Both arms must be immobilized
to ensure proper healing. The patient will also be required to
wear an elastic support garment to compress and reinforce the
new shape of the arm. This garment can generally be removed
after about two weeks, but the area around the arm will still be
bruised and swollen. This however, is completely normal. After
about another week, the remaining staples and sutures will be
removed. The final swelling should be completely gone after
about two months.
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