Arm lift : the surgical technique
Arm lift is realized under general anesthesia and after a detailed medical report, its duration depends on the excess of skin to be removed, but generally, it lasts between one and two hours.
There are several techniques that the surgeon can perform during this intervention :
The vertical method
It is the most popular technique that aims at treating the important excess of skin through an incision along the length of the arm.The advantage of this method is that the scar is not very visible as it is completely hidden.
The horizontal method
If the degree of the sagging skin is not so important, the surgeon will be able to use this method which would be very effective.
In this case, the removal of the excess of skin is done through a very small incision under the armpits. The scar will be transverse and hidden by the natural fold of this area.
It should be noted that the combination of these two techniques is possible
Arm lift : the postoperative phases
The surgeon prescribes to the patient analgesics in order to relieve pain.
The dressings applied after the procedure are removed after 24 hours and are replaced by a compression garment that the patient must wear during 6 weeks.
A rest of 2 weeks is recommended.
The patient has to stop smoking and can not practice sport during 2 months after the intervention.
Arm lift : the results
The results are appreciated immediately and even more after 6 months.
This intervention does not only correct the appearance of the arms by removing the excess of skin, but has also psychological advantages like improving the patient’s self esteem.
