Does the sagging skin on your arms bother you, keeping you from wearing certain types of clothes or negatively impacting your self-esteem? Consider an arm lift. The many advancements in plastic surgery has made arm lift success rates very high. As long as you undergo the procedure in a world-class facility and choose a great surgeon, you should have nothing to worry about. It also helps to read as much as you can about arm lift surgeries and what you can expect. Below are some key things you need to know.
- PRE-OPERATION
Doctors recommend that patients stop smoking and taking contraceptive pills at least a month before the scheduled surgery. One week before the operation, patients are also advised to stop taking painkillers such as aspirin. If absolutely necessary, paracetamol is the safest option (with your surgeon’s approval). - PROCEDURE
Either general anaesthetic or IV sedation may be used on the patient. The length and location of the cut will depend on the amount of skin to be removed and the advice of the surgeon. Excess fat is typically removed through liposuction. Tissue underneath is tightened using sutures, and then the skin is smoothed over. Dissolvable stitches may be used. The entire procedure takes one to two hours and may be a day case or an overnight admission. - POST-OPERATION
Patients can only shower after 4 days, and the dressing should still be kept dry. Signs of swelling or discoloration are normal and will fade over time. It is recommended that patients take up to 3 weeks off work. The arms should be elevated above heart level when lying or sitting down. Pressure support clothing should be worn continuously for 6 weeks. Wait until at least 6 weeks after the operation before doing any exercise (including stretching the arms).
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