Brachioplasty or Arm Surgery
Brachioplasty is the surgery of the inner side of the arm, where the skin is relatively thinner and sensitive and deals with pressure by movement. This stress causes the skin to sag more frequently in this region. It can be associated with fat hypertrophy.
To deal with this level of sagging of the skin, re-stretching this excess skin is a possible solution to the defect: Brachioplasty or brachial lifting. The isolated liposuction alone is not sufficient in this case.
This intervention aims to reduce fat through liposuction, cut off the excess, and tighten the remaining efficiently.
PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
- A cautious clinical examination is necessary to define the type of intervention (what kind of incisions).
- During the first consultation, the provider will explain the procedure briefly, the consequences and the possible results.
Also, he will explain the location of the residual scar.
- A regular pre-operative check-up is necessary before surgery following the doctor’s advice
- Proper consultation with an anaesthetist is mandatory for making decisions regarding anaesthesia dosage two days before operation in case of a general or “vigil” anaesthesia.
- Do not take medication containing Aspirin ten days before the procedure.
- Use an antiseptic soap for skin preparation one day prior and the day of the surgery.
- According to the choice of anaesthesia, stop the oral intake of anything six to seven hours before the operation.
Surgery time
2 hours
Anesthesia
AnesthesiaAnthesia with sedation
Hospitalization
One Night
Recovery time
Fifteen days
Effects
Instant
Results
Instant
POST SURGERY INSTRUCTIONS
- You will see some kind of discharge after the operation. It starts the same day or after 24 hours.
- After surgery, bruises and oedema (swelling) may appear. They will suppress after ten to twenty days of the operation
- Surgeons use special techniques to minimize post-op pain.
- Avoid stretching movement to prevent any discomfort.
- Avoid strenuous work for some time. The patient can continue Sedentary work after a few days.
- Do not go to work for two to four weeks.
- The scar is pink for two to three months and mainly minimize after three months and slowly vanish after one to two years.
- Avoid exposure to the sun or Ultra Violet rays for three months.
- Resume the playing sport from the 4th week after the operation. Start with lighter exercises.