|
 Arm
tissue relaxes with age, gravity and weight loss. The
drooping of skin is from a stretching of the anchoring
system of the arm and loss of supporting fat. Patients are
very unhappy with this “loose hammock” appearance.
The Surgical Procedure
Brachioplasty
(arm reduction surgery) can remove
excess tissue and reduce the
circumference of the upper arm.
Surgical correction depends on the
amount of extra skin and how loose
the supporting tissues have become.
Extra skin is removed from incisions
along the inner arm. The incision
must be placed where the tissue can
be best tightened but the incision
must be well hidden as well. Many of
our post-bariatric
patients benefit from the armlifting
surgery after massive weight loss
causes the excess skin of the arms
to hang down.
What To Expect After Surgery
The dressing around the arms may be
extensive. You will need to protect
the incisions after surgery.
Limiting lifting is important.
Elevation with pillows increases
comfort.
Length
About 2 hours.
Recovery
Patients
are back to work 2-3 weeks after this procedure.
Being careful not to lift heavy objects continues for 2-6
weeks after surgery.
Results
Contact us (706)
736-6806 for more information.
|
