Brachioplasty – Arm Lift

With age, the skin of the entire body loses its elasticity and firmness, and the area of the arms is no exception. Brachioplasty is a procedure that restores a youthful appearance to your arms.

Brachioplasty, also known as Arm Lift, is a surgical procedure aimed at removing sagging skin and excess subcutaneous fat from the arm area. It is one of the body sculpting procedures that shape and contour the human body. People undergo this plastic surgery procedure when their skin in the arm area becomes loose due to natural aging or as a result of weight loss, especially desired by women after the age of 60. Brachioplasty is often performed in combination with liposuction.

Procedure of Brachioplasty

The surgeon performs the procedure under analgesia in the area between the armpit and elbow, along the inner circumference of the arm, to make the resulting scar as discreet as possible. Subsequently, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed from the area, and the wound is closed with absorbable or regular sutures. In the case of non-absorbable sutures, they will be removed 10 to 14 days after the operation.

Possible postoperative complications after Brachioplasty

• Bruising, swelling, sensitivity, tightness, infection, bleeding, excessive scarring, asymmetry, accumulation of lymphatic fluid, nerve injury, marginal skin necrosis.

Recovery after Brachioplasty

One or two days after the operation, the doctor will remove the drains, which are used to drain lymphatic fluid from the surgical wounds. It is necessary for the patient to wear compression garments during the first 3-4 weeks, which protect the sutures from damage and help shape the new contours of the arms. During wound and scar healing, it is important for the patient to avoid strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting, and excessive movement of the arms to prevent suture rupture. The patient should remain in a resting state during the first two weeks after the operation. Sports and strenuous physical work are not recommended for at least 6 weeks. For better healing, we recommend pressure massages and applying silicone tapes to the scars.