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When you age, the upper
arm skin becomes loose and flabby. A brachioplasty (also known as arm
lift), is a surgical procedure to reduce the circumference of the
upper arm by removing and tightening the loose skin.
Dr. Weisberg /
Dr. Cederna may
also suggest that liposuction be used to remove the excess fat
deposits. Brachioplasty and liposuction procedures can be done
together or individually to improve the “Bat Wing Deformity.”
A brachioplasty will improve the appearance of the upper arm and will
require a scar that can extend from the arm pit to the elbow. These
scars usually heal well after a period of wearing a compression
garment. Liposuction will require several very small incisions that
can also be indistinguishable once healed.
Depending on your specific conditions, incisions made by
Dr. Weisberg /
Dr. Cederna may be limited. Underlying supportive tissue is tightened and reshaped
with internal sutures. Finally, the skin is smoothed over the new
contour of your arm. Your incisions will be closed with absorbable
sutures, or stitches that will be removed within one to two weeks
following surgery.
The smoother, tighter contours that result from brachioplasty are
apparent almost immediately following the procedure, although initial
results may be somewhat obscured by swelling and bruising. Your new,
shapely and toned upper arm is dramatically improved both in
appearance and feel.
Although the decision to have arm lift surgery is extremely personal,
you will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if
the risks and potential complications are acceptable. However,
carefully following Dr. Weisberg’s
/
Dr. Cederna's
post operative instructions greatly
reduces the possibility of risk and complication following surgery.
Dr. Weisberg /
Dr. Cederna will address any concerns you may have during your
personalized consultation.
Brachioplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis at our fully
accredited, state-of-the-art surgical suite using the latest equipment
available. Since you will be receiving sedation, be sure to arrange
for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for
at least the first night following surgery.
Visit our
plastic /
cosmetic surgery
office located in
Portland, Maine (ME).
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