Arm and thighs lift

at estethica Istanbul

Operation - Brachioplasty

The aim of the arm lift procedure known internationally as (Armlift) or (Brachioplasty) is to remove excess skin and fat in the arm, which accumulate with age, or as a result of losing a large amount of weight. The shape of the arm depends on the amount of muscle tissue (bilateral and triceps muscle), the amount of fatty tissue under the skin, and the degree of elasticity of the surrounding skin.

This excess fat that accumulates in the arm makes the arm look flabby and the skin looks sagging. The goal of the surgery is to treat this condition. Sometimes the surgeon performs an arm lift operation, by suctioning specific fats from the arm as well.

Reasons to perform this operation?

Arm lift surgery is performed for cosmetic purposes, and usually there is no medical necessity to perform this operation, but patients resort to arm lift surgery to enhance their self-confidence. Improving the external appearance of the body is the main reason why people undergo various types of cosmetic surgeries and treatments.

How it's done?

Shoulders and arms are completely sterilized
Several small incisions are made in the back of the arm (the inner lower part of the arm).
The incisions are small and are made in many places from the joint area to the border of the armpit. The incision passes through the skin and the layers that lie under the skin.
The incision is opened
The surgeon removes excess tissue – the subcutaneous fat and the skin
Usually, the surgeon does not remove large amounts of excess tissue, but rather removes enough amount to make the arm appear less saggy.
In most cases, a large-scale excision of excess fatty tissue is not performed during the surgery, except in cases where liposuction is performed during surgery.
Finally, the skin is tightened and the incisions are sutured using special stitches, and then an elastic bandage is applied

Recovery period

After arm surgery, the patient remains under observation at night, and may leave the hospital after one day
The bandages and drained tube (if placed) are usually removed the day after the operation or a few days later
There may be bleeding in the arms, which will be absorbed by the body within two weeks
Swelling often occurs during the first weeks after surgery, and this swelling gradually subsides
Analgesics can be used to reduce pain.