Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
Operation Duration: 2-3 Hours
Duration of Hospitalization: 1 Day
Sensitivity: 2-3 Weeks
Return to Work Time: 2 Weeks
What is Arm Lift Aesthetics (Brachioplasty)?
- As a result of fat accumulation under the arm due to aging or weight gain, the skin expands and sags.
- The surgical removal of this sagging skin is called arm lift aesthetics.
Who can have Arm Lift Aesthetics (Brachioplasty)?
- Anyone who has lost excessive weight or has sagging in their arms due to aging and has problems due to their skin appearance can have an arm lift.
How is Arm Lift Aesthetics (Brachioplasty) performed?
- Arm lift aesthetics is performed under general anesthesia.
- During the surgery, the fat in the upper arm is first removed from the body by liposuction.
- The excess of the sagging skin is removed and the procedure is completed.
What is the process after Arm Lift Aesthetics (Brachioplasty)?
- Post-operative bruises and edema heal within a few weeks.
- Post-surgical pain is tolerable and the patient is supported with painkillers.
- The patient should use an arm corset for approximately 6-8 weeks.
- The use of corset ensures proper tissue healing and prevents deformations that may occur during healing.
- It takes approximately 1-2 weeks to resume daily activities.
- About 6-8 weeks are required to continue most sports activities.
- During the healing process, the arms should be protected from the sun.
- After the operation, the patient should avoid gaining weight.
