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Arms
Arms - After massive weight loss some patients
have a lot of loose skin and extra fat hanging from their arms.
This condition is sometimes referred to as”bat wings”.
Hanging skin on the arms can be an embarrassing problem forcing
people to wear long sleeve shirts. Fortunately, there are surgical
options to correct this unattractive physical condition. The plastic
surgery options are based on the patient’s anatomy and the
degree of skin laxity. If a patient has mild to no lax skin on the
arms they may benefit from a liposuction procedure to remove only
remaining fat. However, in most cases there is excess hanging skin
under the arms as well as residual fat. The plastic surgery procedure
used to remove extra skin under the arms is called brachioplasty
or arm lift.
Brachioplasty
Cosmetic surgery after weight loss - Surgical
Solutions For Weight loss Patients
Arm Lift
Brachioplasty General Information: Brachioplasty
is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the arms of individuals
in who wish to correct this aesthetic deformity. Candidates for
brachioplasty are usually those who have had extreme weight gains
and losses or have developed laxity due to age. The brachioplasty
removes lax skin and fat and places the scars in locations that
can be hidden within the armpit and under side of the arms. Like
any surgical procedure there are risks and benefits that will be
discussed at your consultation.
Length of Surgery: 2 to 4 Hours
Location: Accredited Surgery Center or Hospital
Anesthesia: General
Recovery Time: The patient can usually return
to work in 1 to 2 weeks depending on the individual. Exercise and
strenuous activity may be done at 4 to 6 weeks following surgery.
Post Operative Results: Each patient heals differently; however
following the surgery patients may experience temporary pain, swelling,
possible bruising, soreness and fatigue. The incisions may be pink
at first but usually fade and flatten with time. It has been our
experience that patients are very happy with their post op results
and the removal of what some patients refer to as their,”wings”.
Helpful Surgery Hints: Be in good mental
and physical health. Help improve healing by taking pre and postoperative
vitamins. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly and do not
smoke.
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