IS AN ARM LIFT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
The upper arm lift, also known as a Brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure specifically designed to eliminate the soft, sagging, and unappealing excess tissue of the upper arm, giving the upper arm a tight, contoured appearance once again.
Everyone knows about the floppy skin that can develop on the underside of the upper arm. Sometimes playfully referred to as “bat wings” or “bingo wings,” this excess tissue can jiggle unpleasantly when the arm is raised or moved, or cause clothing to fit poorly, resulting in embarrassment and a loss of self-esteem and confidence.
The results from this procedure can be long lasting, but patients need to commit to maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise. As the aging process continues though, some amount of tissue change is expected.
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Best Candidates for Armlift Surgery
The best candidate for an arm lift tends to be an individual in generally good health who’s frustrated by sagging tissues of the upper arm. Those patients who are nonsmokers and have realistic surgical expectations tend to make the ideal candidate for an upper arm lift. We’ll set up a consultation with your surgeon before scheduling your procedure, giving you the chance to go over things like your medical history and surgical goals. If surgery is the right choice for you, we’ll create a unique surgical plan to meet your individual needs.
Women tend to be more prone to the development of lax muscles and the loss of skin elasticity, while other factors that can cause lax arm tissue are dramatic weight loss, the aging process, and genetic disposition.
WHEN TO WAIT ON ARM LIFT SURGERY
Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery. Patients who have undergone a gastric bypass should wait at least six months after their weight has stabilized. Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers, so smokers must quit at least one month prior to surgery and refrain from smoking at least one month after the surgery.