Arm Lift Description & Benefits

An arm lift which is also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the lower and upper portion of the arm to reduce excess sagging skin, remove fat and smooth and tighten the appearance of the arm.  This will leave the and upper and lower region of the arms with a more pleasing and youthful contour.

Arm Lift Procedure Steps

The arm lift procedure takes an average time of about two hours. The procedure requires local anesthesia with or without sedation, or general anesthesia. The incisions required for an arm lift are determined by the severity of your condition. Minimal skin excess may be treated with an incision in the armpit alone. Moderate laxity is treated with an incision from the armpit to the elbow. Most patients fall into this category. More severe cases are rare and may require extension of the incision past the elbow onto the forearm.

Arm Lift Recovery

Upper and lower arm lift recovery times are one to two weeks. Swelling and redness usually disappear after a month, and numbness may last for a few months. Use prescribed painkillers as required. Any drains and stitches are removed after five to ten days and a surgical stocking will need to be worn for three to four weeks. You can return to work after about two weeks, and to the gym after four to six weeks.

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Arm Lift Side Effects & Risks

Possible side effects for this procedure include infection, blood clots, seroma (build-up of fluid), hematoma (collection of blood), excessive scarring and allergic reactions to the anesthetic.

Arm Lift Costs

The average cost of a procedure is anywhere from $3000-6200, depending on the physician and areas treated.

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