Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the upper arms to achieve a more toned and youthful appearance. This procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss or aging, leading to sagging skin and decreased skin elasticity in the upper arm region.
Surgical Overview
Anesthesia:
General anesthesia or sedation
Duration:
Approximately 2 hours
Pain Level:
3/5
Compression Garment:
2 Week
Hospital Stay:
1 Night
Recovery Period:
10 Days
Dressing Duration:
10 Days
How Does the Post-Operative Process Progress?
- Our patients can walk 3-4 hours after the operation.
- There will be corsets that provide a compressive dressing covering the arms.
- Generally, a drain is not placed, but if one is placed, it is removed on day 1. Patients can shower on day 2.
- Patients are discharged with light dressings. Excessive exercise is not recommended for the first three weeks. After the third week, exercise, with the exception of arm exercises, is permitted.
- After the 6th week, all kinds of physical activity are allowed.
- Corsets are worn for 3 weeks. A 10-day dressing is sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
In particular, patients who lose excessive weight experience sagging in their arms, along with their entire body. Furthermore, some patients experience sagging even without significant weight loss, and arm lift surgery is ideal for these patients.
In clinical practice, general anesthesia is preferred. However, operations are also performed with sedation.
A scar will appear as a line extending from the inner arm to the armpit. Scars generally fade within six months, but recovery varies from patient to patient. Some patients may experience swelling despite the use of scar-reducing creams. In some cases, laser treatment is used to remove scars, but they may not be completely removed.
Arm lift surgery is not a serious operation.
No surgery is 100% permanent. Sagging will continue with age, but the positive effects of surgery will always remain. Of course, sudden weight gain and loss will also negatively impact the longevity of the surgery.
Like all procedures, arm lifts can cause minimal asymmetries. Even when the stitches are placed symmetrically, healing times can vary.
As with all surgical procedures, recovery from an arm lift depends on both the surgeon and the patient. You can read our consent form for general information about the procedure, its overall process, and potential complications.
Dr. Burak Ergün Tatar
Surgery Process
Preliminary Interview
I have a preliminary meeting with my patients without any time constraints.
Planning
The planning of the surgery time is done in collaboration with my patients.
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Operation
I perform the operation in our hospital with high technology and equipment.
Follow-up
As a team, we are in contact with our patients for post-operative check-ups or any adverse events that may occur.
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