The arm lift is a surgical procedure of the upper arm in which the excess fat and loose skin are removed and the muscles are tightened. When other interventions and exercises are unable to remove fat from the upper arm, arm lift surgery is then required to convert the arm into the desired shape. The procedure of arm lift is also known as Brachioplasty. Many people go for arm lift surgery for cosmetic purposes and to tone up the shape of their upper arm. Arm lift surgery is also performed on people of older age when their skin shows signs of aging. Loose skin of arms can be the result of some disease or the consequences of specific genetic materials. In some people, the exercises only can help to reduce the fat in the arm but in some people, surgery is required to give a toned look to their arms. Although arm lift surgery or brachioplasty is a safe procedure, it still has some restrictions after surgery and risk factors to manage during surgery. It is also very important to maintain a stable weight before and after surgery. For this reason, the person who still has to lose a lot of weight should not undergo arm lift surgery. Because it will again become saggy after losing weight. Arm lift surgery or brachioplasty surgical procedure is used by many people to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
There are many types of Arm Lift surgery which involves:
This is the most common type of arm lift surgery. In the traditional arm lift procedure, a line of incision is made from the elbow to the armpit on the inner part of the upper arm. Excess of loose skin and fat are removed and the remaining skin is tightened. This procedure is suitable for patients who have a large amount of saggy skin in the upper arm.
This type of arm lift is suitable for patients with a smaller amount of excess skin and fat. The incision is shorter and usually made just on the armpit area. This procedure has the advantage of less scarring and a quick recovery as compared to the traditional arm lift.
An extended arm lift procedure is usually performed on people who have extended fat in the chest and back area along with arm fat. This procedure involves longer incisions that may extend from the arm to the side of the chest and allows a greater amount of fat removal in the involved areas.
In some cases, liposuction may be used in combination with arm lift surgery to remove excess fat from the upper arms. Liposuction is suitable for patients who have small amounts of fat deposits in a single area and have good skin texture and elasticity.
The minimal incision arm lift surgery only uses smaller incisions and focuses on tightening the skin and tissues by using specialized equipment and techniques. It is suitable for patients with mild to moderate saggy skin.
A general overview of the arm lift surgery procedure is as follows:
Anesthesia: anesthesia is administered to reduce the effect of pain and discomfort during incision.
Incision: The surgeon makes an incision according to the type of arm lift procedure.
Excess Tissue Removal: Excess skin and fat are carefully removed through the incision.
Tissue Tightening: The skin is tightened after the fat removal for more toned arms.
Closing Incisions: The incisions are then closed with sutures. Medications are also used to prevent the infection.
Dressing and Bandages: The treated area is then covered with dressings and bandages to support the healing process.
Recovery and Follow-Up: After the surgery, medications are used to prevent infection and blood clot formation. There are also temporary restrictions on exercises for a few weeks.
The cost of Arm lift surgery in India ranges from 1200 USD to 1700 USD. The cost can vary according to the length of the procedure and the type of arm lift procedure. The cost can also vary in some complicated patients and according to the protocol of the hospital.
Treatment Costs in India | Min in USD | Max in USD |
Arm Lift Surgery | 1265 USD | 1687 USD |
Some of the indications of arm lift surgery are as follows:
Some of the risk factors of Arm Lift Surgery are:
There is a risk of infection due to long incisions during surgery but infection can also occur late after the surgical procedure of arm lift.
Arm lift surgery can also leave scars at the incision site which can vary in size and visibility. It disturbs the cosmetic appearance of the skin on the arm.
There is also a risk of postoperative bleeding, especially in the types of arm lift procedures where long incisions are used to remove fat and skin.
Some individuals may experience delayed wound healing after the surgery. Delayed wound healing can delay the recovery process in patients.
Nerves in the area could be damaged during surgery which can lead to numbness or impaired sensation in the arm and hands.
In some patients, fluid can build up in the surgical area after closing the incisions. This may further require treatment.
Skin discoloration or uneven pigmentation may develop in some patients due to large scars and poor healing.
Some patients do not find the final appearance of arms as their desired look.
There is a risk of blood clot formation after surgery that can travel to major organs and may create life-threatening situations.
Some individuals may have adverse reactions to anesthesia like allergic reactions and breathing problems.
Pain and discomfort after surgery are common in patients. Some people may require long-term medications to prevent the pain.
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