Brachioplasty, more commonly known as an arm lift, is a surgical operation that:

• Reduces excessive, downward-drooping sagging skin
• The underlying supporting tissue that determines the contour of the upper arm is tightened and smoothed.
• Reduces specific pockets of fat in the area of the upper arm

Your upper arms may look sagging and droopy due to fluctuations in weight, ageing, and heredity. Exercise will not be able to treat this condition.

If the underside of your upper arms is sagging or seems big and loose from extra skin and fat, arm lift surgery may be the best option for you.

Candidates for arm lifts typically include:

• Adults with a noticeable laxity of the upper arm
• Adults of any age who are not significantly overweight and whose weight is largely stable
• Healthy persons free of illnesses that would hinder healing or raise the risk of surgery
• Nonsmokers
• People who have optimistic outlooks and reasonable expectations

You must determine whether the advantages, dangers, and potential side effects of arm lift surgery are acceptable before you decide whether to undergo plastic surgery.

To make sure you comprehend the procedure completely, consent paperwork will be sent to you for signing.

Some risks of arm lift surgery are:

• Risks of going under anesthesia
• Bleeding
• Deeper structures including muscles, blood vessels, and nerves are hurt.
• Under-skin fatty tissue may pass away (fat necrosis)
• a buildup of fluid (seroma)
• Infection
• Other alterations in cutaneous sensation, such as numbness
• Possibly enduring pain
• poorly healing wounds
• Potentially requiring revisional surgery
• Sutures may not absorb but instead surface through the skin on their own, producing discomfort, drainage, and redness.
• obtrusive scarring

Before you give your consent, all risks, including these ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you speak candidly with your plastic surgeon about all of your concerns.

Your wounds may receive dressings or bandages throughout your arm lift recuperation, and your arms may be covered in an elastic bandage or compression garment to reduce swelling.

To temporarily drain any extra blood or fluid, a tiny, thin tube can be inserted under the skin.

You will receive detailed instructions on how to look after the surgical site and drains, drugs to apply or take orally to promote healing, specific problems to watch out for, and when to schedule a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon.

Ask your arm lift surgeon specific questions about what to anticipate throughout your unique recovery period by making sure to:

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I wear dressings or bandages? Will they be taken out when?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• When can I get back to my regular routine and exercise?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

Almost soon after your arm lift surgery, you'll see the smoother, tighter shapes that it produces. Initial outcomes will be hidden by swelling and bruising, and the incision site will have a scar.

There is no guarantee that your surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, a single surgical treatment might not be sufficient to produce the best results, and a second surgery can be required.

As long as you keep a stable weight and general fitness, the effects of your arm lift surgery will remain for a very long time. Although it is normal for your body to lose some firmness as you get older, most of your improvement should be quite long-lasting.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations.

During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to excessive strain, swelling, abrasion, or motion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.