Arm Lift
(Brachioplasty )
Stretched skin under the upper arms or saggy tissue after weight loss can cause sagging under the arms. In order to hide their flabby arms under long sleeves or loose clothing, many people try to hide these «bat wings. » The brachioplasty is a procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the upper arms to give them a more attractive, toned appearance.
Using brachioplasty, Dr. Oscar Porras can sculpt and tighten the upper arms at our facility in Tijuana, Mexico.
Stretched skin under the upper arms or saggy tissue after weight loss can cause sagging under the arms. In order to hide their flabby arms under long sleeves or loose clothing, many people try to hide these «bat wings. » The brachioplasty is a procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the upper arms to give them a more attractive, toned appearance. Using brachioplasty, Dr. Oscar Porras can sculpt and tighten the upper arms at our facility in Tijuana, Mexico.
Sedation and local anesthesia are used during brachioplasty, or arm lift plastic surgery. Before your surgery, Dr. Oscar Porras will explain the types of anesthesia used. An incision is made on the underside of the upper arm to remove excess skin and tissue. Incisions and scars can be hidden using different techniques, and the size depends on the extent of sagging skin and tissue. There are some arm lift procedures that require liposuction along with skin excision to remove fatty tissue. A tighter, more youthful upper arm appearance was created by Dr. Oscar Porras by minimizing the size and appearance of the incision and scar.
Bandages and compression garments are worn after arm lift surgery. In addition to reducing swelling, compression garments help the skin and tissue reshape as the arm heals. To remove excess fluid from the surgical site, some patients may have a drain inserted. A prescription pain medication can usually control mild to moderate pain in the days following surgery. In order to reduce the appearance of scars while healing, Dr. Oscar Porras can recommend topical applications. Following arm lift surgery, most patients can return to work and do most of their normal activities within a week. Despite removing the bandages, you may need to wear compression garments to speed up the healing process. One month after surgery, most activities can be resumed, except for exercise and strenuous activities.
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