Fatty tissue on the upper arms can increase as we get older, assisted in hanging down by gravity, and is often most noticeable after dramatic weight loss. Genetics also plays a part, as supporting fat loses its structure over a lifetime of stretching.
Arm Lift Surgery in Montreal
An arm lift (a brachioplasty) is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin, fat, and tissue from the upper arms via incisions placed along the inner arms or back of the upper arms. The procedure addresses excess drooping skin and fat to tighten and smooth the upper arms, frequently performed with liposuction to render the best results possible.
Find out if an arm lift is an option for you
Your plastic surgeon will give you an honest assessment and let you know if you are a good candidate for an arm lift, but in general you should be in good overall health with no medical conditions that can impair healing, must be a nonsmoker or willing to quit smoking, and have realistic expectations.
You should also have significant sagging skin in the upper arms and be at your goal weight if you have been losing weight. In some cases, liposuction alone will suffice to achieve the desired outcome; your plastic surgeon will discuss this option with you.
Like any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with arm lift surgery. These can include bleeding, scarring, infection, fluid accumulation (seroma) change in skin sensation, poor wound healing, revision surgery or persistent pain.
It is our goal at Dr. Arash Izadpanah Clinic to ensure that your entire experience from the initial consultation to your recovery is as positive and comfortable as possible. Your plastic surgeon and surgical coordinator will go over your post-operative instructions and recovery with you as it is essential for your arm lift recovery and results that you follow care guidelines closely.
You will need to wear compression garments to help with swelling and to compress the skin to help the body adapt, fluid retention and assist the healing process.
First 24 hours: Have someone in place to pick you up from your surgery and care for you at home
Compression garments: 3-6 weeks
Back to work: 1 week for sedentary jobs (desk job), 2 weeks for physically demanding jobs.
Exercise: Light exercise after 2 weeks (light cardio-walking/treadmill, nothing using the arms), Full activities (such as weights) 4-6 weeks
Final results: swelling resolves by 4-8 weeks
Our office is always available for questions via email or text message should more questions arise.
To learn more about arm lift, or to book a consultation, please contact our Clinic today!
Dr Arash Izadpanah is one of the best arm lift surgeons in Montreal. He will work closely with you to help you achieve your ideal results.
What to expect when having an arm lift Surgery with Dr Izadpanah?
Prior to booking your arm lift Surgery with Dr Izadpanah, you will have a consultation with him at the location that is most convenient to you (please contact his office to find out where).
If you are unable to meet Dr Izadpanah in person, you may request a Skype or Facetime consultation.
Dr Izadpanah will collaborate closely with you to determine the best plan of action for you. You will go over the risks and recovery together, as well as what your desired result is. It is extremely important to Dr Izadpanah that you make informed choices, and that you are on the same page regarding outcome expectations.
Only you can decide what your version of a beauty ideal is, so Dr Izadpanah will discuss this with you so that you will be happy with your arm lift. You are encouraged to bring in photos of what you are expecting so that it can be discussed, as well as a list of questions and/or concerns to your appointment.
Dr. Arash Izadpanah is a passionate and enthusiastic plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is dedicated to patient care and satisfaction with natural-looking cosmetic surgery results.
As a highly esteemed plastic surgeon, Dr. Arash Izadpanah is driven by an intense passion for helping patients achieve a happier, more beautiful self through advanced cosmetic surgery procedures. He maintains a strong commitment to achieving the best possible results for all his breast, body, face and hand patients, both men and women.
We believe plastic surgery can achieve beautiful yet subtle results that accentuate your natural contours.
Schedule a consultation today to learn how Dr. Arash Izadpanah can empower you to take control of your look.
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