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Brachioplasty - arm reduction
Sometimes with age, upper arm skin can become loose and flabby, resulting in an inability to find clothes that fit or feeling so uncomfortable about the loose skin of the arms, that you end up always wearing long sleeves to cover up! Surgeons will discuss brachioplasty with patients who want to tighten this skin and look as good as they feel. The best candidates for brachioplasty are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose upper arm skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. The surgery is particularly helpful to patients who, through massive weight loss, have experienced loose excess skin and fat in the upper arm area that will not respond to exercise. This procedure is not suitable if you still intend to lose a lot of weight. Brachioplasty can enhance your upper arm appearance and your self confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. Thousands of brachioplastys are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon that is trained in body contouring, the results are generally very pleasing. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure. Postoperative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will possibly require a hospital stay. Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars, may necessitate a second operation. Smokers will be advised to stop completely for at least 3 weeks before and after surgery, as smoking increases markedly the risk of complications and delays healing. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the surgery, especially with regard to when and how you should resume physical activity. |
Brachioplasty, or arm reduction is a surgical procedure designed to remove loose and sagging skin from the upper arm. This procedure is generally considered following massive weight loss achieved by diet alone, or following some form of weight reduction surgery such as a "lap band".
