Brachioplasty (arm lift) is a surgery to remove sagging skin from the elbow to the armpits. Brachioplasty can remove excess skin and fat deposits in the shoulder area. Most often, brachioplasty is performed in combination with liposuction.
Indications for surgery may be:
- Sagging skin on the shoulders after weight loss
- Age-related changes in the skin of the shoulders
- Excess fat deposits in the shoulder area
Contraindications to surgery:
- diabetes mellitus
- diseases of the lungs, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system in the decompensation stage
- pregnancy (current or planned in the near future)
- breastfeeding
- acute infectious diseases
- blood clotting disorders, etc.
The operation is performed both under local anesthesia and under general anesthesia and lasts about one hour. The postoperative period is painless. The stitches are removed on the 14th day after the surgery. After the surgery, it is necessary to wear compression underwear for 1 month. It is also necessary to avoid exposure of the stitches to sunlight, limit physical activity and sports, and limit visits to steam rooms (baths, saunas) for 2 months.
