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Brachioplasty, often called as an Arm Lift, is a surgical operation used to remove extra skin and fat from the upper arms. The procedure can be utilized to eliminate substantial quantities of loose or sagging skin on the upper arms, tighten supporting tissue, minimize regions of excessive weight and lax skin, and provide tone and definition to the upper arms. For the most exact results, it can be performed in conjunction with liposuction.

What is arm lift (Brachioplasty)?

Arm lift (arm lift) is a treatment method in which excess fat in the armpit and sagging skin are removed because it is loose. In other words, one of the most effective and permanent ways to get rid of one’s bat wings is arm lift surgery.

With aging, sagging of the skin may occur. In addition, in cases where there is a large amount of weight loss due to genetics and in a very rapid period (it may be after bariatric treatments), sagging that cannot be compressed with exercise can be corrected with arm lift surgery. Arm lift surgery can be included in maternity aesthetics, or it can be combined with surgeries such as liposuction, tummy tuck, thigh lift and breast lift, depending on the patient’s condition.

Who needs Brachioplasty?

When the arms are raised at a 90-degree angle in front of the mirror, people with sagging, which is also expressed in terms such as bat wing or crow’s feet, from armpit to elbow are good candidates for arm lift.

Persons who will have arm lift surgery should not be smokers, should not have a condition that prevents surgery, and should be at an ideal weight (at least not overweight). For people with moderate excess skin and fat, the ‘mini arm lift’ or ‘invisible arm lift’ procedure can be applied. In this application, which lasts approximately 1 hour, the incision made is smaller (about 5 cm) combined with liposuction.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of arm lift surgery?

Advantages

It removes the skin and fats that cause an unaesthetic appearance on the arm.

Tightens the underlying tissue

The results of arm lift surgery are permanent. However, if the care and nutrition regime is not taken care of after the surgery, sagging and lubrication on the arm can be seen again. It should also be noted that sagging of the skin may occur depending on age.

It is an operation with very low risks and complications.

The clothes fit the arms better, the self-confidence of the person increases, and the clothes can be worn without sleeves due to the removal of adipose tissue.

Disadvantages

During arm lift surgery, scarring will occur due to the incision made on the inside of the arm from the elbow to the armpit. This scar becomes obscure at the end of complete healing and takes the color of the skin. However, the scar is obvious when viewed carefully.

After arm lift surgery performed by inexperienced physicians, asymmetry, that is, an imbalance between the arms in terms of shape, can be seen.

What should be done before arm lift surgery?

• It is evaluated whether there will be a combined surgery. In this regard, the patient’s expectations are learned. If appropriate, arm lift surgery can be combined with other surgeries, especially liposuction.
• The use of some drugs is stopped. Drugs such as aspirin, non-steroidal pain relievers such as ibuprogfen, and the use of some vitamin supplements (such as vitamin E) are terminated shortly before the operation, so that they dilute the blood and prevent bleeding. Blood thinners will increase bleeding in surgical interventions. In particular, the use of painkillers such as aspirin and some non-steroidal drugs should be terminated before the operation. It should be noted that some herbal treatments and teas may have blood-thinning effects due to the active ingredients they contain.
• Food consumption should be interrupted before the operation. Food consumption should be interrupted approximately 8 hours before the operation in order to prevent the stomach contents from coming to the throat area of the patient under general anesthesia.
• Smoking and alcohol use should be stopped. Due to the many scientifically proven harms of smoking and alcohol use, the use should be terminated, especially in the processes before and after the surgery.
• Other issues warned by the physician should be followed.

How is consultation with surgeon?

It is important to evaluate the following issues during the interview with the physician.

You should clearly share your expectations with the physician.

You should inform your doctor about your chronic diseases and whether you have a drug allergy.

The routine medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and alcohol and tobacco use should be explained to the physician. Because it may be necessary to take a break from some medications before the surgery. Smoking and alcohol use should also be terminated for reasons such as delaying wound healing, weakening immunity, and causing bleeding.

Your previous surgeries will also be among the topics that you will talk about.

During the interview, your plastic surgeon will examine you and examine your general health. The quality and thickness of the skin are evaluated and measurements are made. A photograph is taken of the arm whose shape has completely changed.

Planning is done by exchanging information.

The possible results, risks and complications of the surgery are explained to the patient by the physician.

The patient asks the doctor what he/she is wondering about arm lift surgery. Approximately how many arm lift operations the plastic surgeon will perform, in which hospital he will perform the operation, national and international

membership status to plastic surgery associations, risks and complications of surgery,

what kind of roadmap it adopts in case of complications, what to do and not to do before and after arm lift surgery

Those required ask questions about whether they have before and after photos to look at to make an assessment.

How is arm lift surgery performed?

Arm lift surgery is an operation that takes an average of 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. However, some uncomplicated surgeries can also be performed with sedation. Arm lift surgery can be compared to the narrowing process performed by the tailor. In order to narrow a loose-sleeved shirt, as in the process of stitching or forceps from the inside, in arm lift surgery, the excess skin is removed after the excess fat is removed and sutured.

An incision is made on the inside of the arm of the patient under anesthesia, extending from the armpit area to the elbow. The sagging excess skin and adipose tissue are removed. During the operation, care should be taken not to remove the skin more than necessary. Taking too much skin may cause the arm to close more difficult. A drain is placed to prevent fluid accumulation in the operation area at the time of healing. After the necessary tissue is taken and the arm gives an aesthetic appearance, the incision is closed with sutures. A bandage is wrapped around the arm to reduce edema and bleeding and to restrict movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does arm lift surgery cost? How much does it cost to remove arm flab?

There are several factors that affect the price. The main criteria that determine the price are whether the operation is complicated, whether another operation can be combined with arm lift surgery, the location of the clinic, the procedure used, and the practical experience of the physician. Undoubtedly, anesthesia fee, hospital costs, medical tests, postoperative clothing, drug prescriptions are expenses that will be reflected in the price. It is forbidden for hospitals or clinics to reflect prices on websites. The most accurate approach is to learn the price as a successful and relevant physician by following the recommendations. It should not be forgotten that another criterion that is as important as the price is to find the right doctor. Because an operation performed by a less experienced physician may have more complications or risks, and may require revision surgery, which means extra cost in terms of results. This will affect you psychologically as well.

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Does brachioplasty leave a scar?

Arm lift surgery is one of the operations in which the longest incisions are made. As in many surgical applications, scars remain after this operation. The surgeon will take care of the least visible scar. It is necessary to know that the size of the scar may vary according to the degree of sagging. Because in cases where the sagging is too much, a larger incision is made in the amount of fat tissue and skin to be removed. The incision made in smaller sagging will naturally be small. In such slight sagging, incisions are made only in the armpit area. Liposuction application, where there is almost no scar (2-6 mm), can be applied if the skin and tissue are healthy and sagging is minimal. Since there will be scars for arm lift surgery, care should be taken to place the incisions on invisible places as much as possible. Patients who say no scars may prefer non-surgical methods, although the results are not effective and meet expectations.