The arms, this important part both functionally and aesthetically, make us more beautiful, younger and healthier. Often, fat deposits and excess skin on the arms cannot be eliminated with diet and in this case become a permanent problem for the woman. A strong diet and rapid weight loss can cause even young women (18 – 30 years) to sag the skin on the arms, creating deformities and discomfort in everyday life such as redness and burning of the skin in the areas of friction. This can be associated in some cases, over time, even with infections and skin lesions in the armpit area, difficult to treat with medicines and antibiotics. These problems are not always linked only to excess weight, but are also a product of the loss of tone and elasticity in people with normal weight. The arm lift surgery consists of eliminating excess skin and fat and toning them, thus obtaining a harmonious and optimal result. In many cases the lift can be accompanied by liposuction for an even more pleasant result.
What should we know about the procedure?
- Before the procedure, pre-operative tests are performed (blood count and blood group, coagulation tests, biochemical, viral, pregnancy and urine tests, visit with the cardiologist and ECG, visit with the anesthetist, etc.).
- Starmed applies totally intravenous general anesthesia, which keeps blood pressure low, reduces the risk of bleeding and hematomas, minimizes the risk of nausea and vomiting and, for this type of surgery, is safer and more comfortable for the patient, as well as allowing the surgeon to work in optimal conditions.
- The average duration is about 2 – 4 hours.
Depending on the needs, drains are applied that must be kept for 1 – 2 days. - One or two nights of hospitalization in the clinic.
- Mild – moderate and normally tolerable pain.
- Hematomas and edema on the inside of the arms that gradually disappear within 15 – 20 days.
- Small scars in the armpit area and another along the inside of the arms, which are usually thin and faded.
- Rapid recovery period, with gradual improvement in the appearance of the arms, the result is considered definitive 4 – 6 months after the operation.
Post-operative advice:
- Use of oral antibiotics, usually up to 5 days after surgery.
- Removal of drains 24 – 48 hours after surgery (in those cases where they are placed).
- Wound dressings every 3 – 4 days with the clinic staff.
- Removal of stitches 10 – 15 days after surgery (in those cases where they are not absorbable).
- Avoid forced movements and weight lifting for two weeks to a month after surgery.
- Do not drive for the first 1 – 2 weeks after surgery.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
- Personal hygiene is very important after this surgery.
- Gradual resumption of physical activity at least 2 months after surgery, according to the advice of Starmed staff.
Post-operative check-ups with Starmed staff according to our clinical protocols.