What is Arm Lift Operation?

Arm lift surgery is scientifically known as “Brachioplasty”. The upper arm area, also known as the biceps skin, may sag as a result of aging and especially as a result of gaining and losing excess weight. This situation disturbs the person as an image. Arm lift aesthetics is the removal of this situation by taking excess skin with incisions made from the armpit or inside the elbow and shaping the arm. If there is excess fat, it is removed by liposuction or directly by incisions. Aesthetic stitches are applied in the places where the incision is made. 

Before and After Surgery

Before arm lift surgery, some tests are requested from the patients. If there is no problem in the results of the analysis, surgery is planned.

• Before the operation, patients are told that if they are using blood thinners, they should stop for a while, 
• Patient are warned not to eat or drink anything during the pre-operative period determined by the doctor. 
• After arm lift surgery, patients should use a corset for better healing of the suture line. 
• Forceful arm movements should be avoided for a few weeks. 
• To speed up the healing process, smoking and alcohol use should be suspended. 
• After the surgery, the patient is kept under observation in the hospital for one day and discharged the next day. 
• Showering can be started 2 days after the surgery. Since hidden and aesthetic sutures are used, there is no need to remove the sutures. 
• The arm lift surgery usually takes 1-2 hours. It is normal to have swelling after the surgery and these swellings disappear after a short time. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't the Problem Be Solved With Liposuction Alone?

If the skin quality is good in arm sagging, only liposuction (fat removal) may be sufficient. However, if the skin has lost its quality, arm lift surgery is required.

Is Age Important for Arm Lift Surgery?

Arm lift surgery can be performed for people of all ages over the age of 18 who do not have any health problems that would pose a risk factor for the surgery.

Can Sports and Physical Activities Be Done After the Surgery?

Sports should not be done for 5-6 weeks after the surgery and compelling physical activities should be avoided. After this process, you can start doing sports.

How Long Does It Take to Return to Daily Life After the Surgery?

After the arm stretching surgery, the person is stood up on the same day and is allowed to move. In the first week, there is slight pain, but with the painkillers used, this period can be overcome quite easily.

How Long Does Arm Lift Surgery Take?

Arm lift surgery usually takes 1-2 hours.

How Long Should You Stay in the Hospital?

After staying in the hospital for one day after the operation, it can be exited after the doctor's examination.