Brachioplasty results in a reduction of flabby skin and an enhancement of the overall shape and appearance of the upper arms. Brachioplasty is an upper arm lift cosmetic surgical procedure. With age, an individual's upper arms can lose muscle tone and fat and the bones can thin, leading to excess or flabby upper arm skin. Significant weight loss can also result in undesirable excess skin in the upper arms. Brachioplasty results leave a patient with firmer more aesthetically pleasing upper arms.
Pleasing brachioplasty results may not be suitable for patients who have certain health conditions. People who have had a mastectomy may not be good candidates for a brachioplasty procedure. Those individuals who suffer repeated armpit infections or experience excess sweat production may also not be appropriate candidates for brachioplasty.
Desirable brachioplasty results are achieved in patients who have sagging or drooping excess upper arm skin due to weight loss, aging, and genetics. Brachioplasty results are more satisfying when a patient has realistic expectations regarding the outcome of this plastic surgery technique. Patients should also understand that there are risks and benefits associated with brachioplasty surgery.
Brachioplasty results are achieved through a plastic surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately two hours to complete after which a patient is able to return home to continue his/her recovery. During brachioplasty surgery, a surgeon will make a zigzag incision on the inside of the upper arm to excise excess skin and fat. The skin is then stretched tight and the incision is sutured. Brachioplasty results can be enhanced with a concurrent liposuction procedure to extract excess fat from the upper arms if desires. Drains may be inserted to avoid excess internal fluid accumulation after surgery. A compression garment is often used during the period following surgery in order to facilitate healing and achieve optimum brachioplasty results.
After the brachioplasty surgery is complete, a patient may experience some swelling, bruising, or other discomfort for a short period of time. Patients are normally able to resume daily activities a few weeks after brachioplasty surgery. Patients are able to enjoy noticeable brachioplasty results after this initial recovery period. Brachioplasty results are often satisfying and long lasting.
If you are interested in learning more about brachioplasty results, you may wish to consult with a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon in your area. This plastic surgery expert can show you pictures and explain the procedure in greater detail so that you can get a better understanding of your own potential brachioplasty results. To learn more about brachioplasty results and procedures, please contact us to speak with a professional and competent cosmetic surgeon in your area.