An arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the under
portion of your upper arms.
WHY IT IS DONE ?
As you get older, the skin on your upper arms changes — sagging and becoming
loose. Significant weight loss also can cause the undersides of your upper arms to
droop.
HOW IS THE PROCEDURE ?
Your plastic surgeon will make incisions on the undersides of your arms. After
making the incisions, the surgeon will tighten your underlying tissues and secure
them with stitches.
He or she might also use a suction technique to remove fat (liposuction).
Your skin will then be draped over the new contours and excess skin will be
removed. Stitches will be used to close the incisions.
HOW IS THE RECOVERY ?
During your recovery from arm lift surgery, proper dressings or bandages may be applied to
your incisions and you will be required to wear an elastic compression garment for a period
of 3 weeks to reduce the swelling.
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