WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARM LIFT SURGERY

Overview

An arm lift , also called brachioplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery that improves your upper arm’s appearance. An arm lift procedure helps treat sagging upper arms (reduce the extra skin), removes fat, and tightens the arms. Genetic conditions or ageing are two factors that lead to the development of sagging skin in an individual. Also, when you lose weight, there are chances of the skin becoming loose and sagging . Thus, you may opt for an arm lift dubai procedure to fix this excess or sagging skin.

About the Procedure

An arm lift is an aesthetic (cosmetic) procedure that improves your arm’s look, from your armpit to the elbow. In this procedure, the fat or the excess skin between the elbow and armpit is removed, and the remaining skin is placed on the newly re-positioned contours to give a toned and defined look to your arm. Thus, the arm lift procedure makes the upper arm of the patient look defined and toned.

Who is the Candidate?

Anyone looking for an instant dramatic change in their arms, fed up with workouts are generally good candidates for Arm lift in Dubai. But this surgery is highly encouraged in cases where people are of ideal weight, good in health, and have realistic expectations.

Potential Risks:

It is important to have a good understanding of the potential risks. Scars, infections, and poor wound healing are the most common risks of this surgery. How experienced your surgeon is and how consistently you follow the post-care instructions, these complications go away quickly.

After Procedure:

Once your surgery is complete, and you are stable, you will be allowed to leave the clinic with a family person who can take you home and stay with you overnight.

Recovery:

One to two weeks of recovery time should be planned before your arm lift surgery. You will be provided post-operative instructions, and your surgeon will provide you with information about each stage of your recovery. It is important to monitor the surgery site for any changes. Any increased swelling, redness, or drainage should be reported to your surgeon as soon as possible.

Tighter, smoother, and more defined contours of the arms are apparent almost immediately after arm lift surgery. Although bruising and swelling are temporary, these symptoms should begin to subside within two weeks. A scar will remain where the incision was made, however, it will improve and fade drastically over time.

It is common to feel discomfort after arm lift surgery and you will be provided medication to relieve symptoms of pain. After the surgery, the incisions will be covered in bandages and the arms will be wrapped in compression bandages to decrease swelling. Drains may be placed into the arms to drain any excess fluid or blood.

It is recommended to avoid lifting your arms above shoulder level for 3 to 4 weeks. Physical exercise and strenuous activities should be avoided between 4 to 8 weeks, to avoid stretching the incisions on the arms.

Some stitches are designed to dissolve on their own, however, others must be removed in the doctor’s office. Be sure to ask your doctor about when your stitches will be removed.

Benefits of Arm Lift Surgery

Arm lift surgery is a safe procedure that offers noticeable, long-lasting results. The lines and contours of the arms can drastically improve, allowing patients to enjoy the results of brachioplasty for many years. While it is impossible to avoid the natural effects of aging, arm lift procedures can:

• Tighten the skin around the arms
• Achieve more toned-looking arms
• Relieve the effects of skin chafing
• Relieve the discomfort caused by hanging skin on the arms
• Can help boost your self-esteem
• Can help you feel more comfortable in a variety of clothing

Cost of Arm Lift in Dubai:

In terms of cost, according to recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of an Arm Lift Dubai ranges from AED 8,000 to AED 16,000 depending on operating room facilities and other expenses.