The main reason for an arm lift is elongated skin on the inner side of the arms, which can cause aesthetic problems for the patient. This may be due to age, as the skin’s collagen content and elastic fibres decrease with age, causing the skin to lose its firmness and become flabby, loose and naturally sagging. This can also be the result of excess skin or fat remaining as a consequence of significant weight loss.
The surgery is performed under surgical conditions under general anaesthesia. During surgery, the plastic surgeon can use several techniques to perform the desired procedure. He or she may make horizontal, vertical, L or T incisions and then use these incisions to remove excess skin and fat to achieve the desired firmness.
– better well-being, more self-confidence
– visibly firmer, more aesthetically pleasing upper arms
– scars remain visible but fade over time (within 1-3 years)
After surgery, depending on the individual, the hospital stay can last 1-2 days, but the patient can usually return home the day after surgery. After the surgery, a special compression stocking is placed on the operated limb and must be worn for a period of time determined by the plastic surgeon.
Physical rest is important for a few weeks, after which gradual exercise and a balanced lifestyle are recommended to ensure a speedy recovery, which should allow you to return to your normal lifestyle after 6 weeks.
From the 6th week after surgery, gentle, gradual exercise is possible. The overall recovery varies from person to person, as the pace of rehabilitation and the general condition and activity prior to surgery are largely determined by the individual.
– bleeding, haemorrhage
– wound infection
– scar healing disorder
– skin necrosis
– sensitivity disorders
– asymmetry, unevenness
– deep vein thrombosis – pulmonary embolism
