If you've lost a lot of weight - or wish to improve your body's shape and contour -- you might consider plastic surgery to "lift" your arms, thighs, and/or buttocks.
In fact, some people who request liposuction are actually better candidates for thigh lifts or buttock lifts, because of their age and genetic makeup. If liposuction alone is performed, the excess skin would hang and look unattractive - and would require a lift.
Each procedure involves removing excess skin, reshaping the area, and leaving only an inconspicuous scar. Each is a major surgical procedure, requiring extensive recovery -- but the results typically are dramatic. And, while the results are considered permanent, diet and exercise are necessary to maintain them. In some cases, a touch-up procedure may be necessary.
The Upper Arm Lift
If your arms are fat and doughy, or if there is excess skin, an arm lift can improve their contour and shape. Liposuction may also be necessary to remove excess fat.
The arm lift procedure involves an incision made underneath the inner arm, from elbow to armpit, where it is less likely to be noticeable later. Then, the plastic surgeon simply removes whatever is hanging - excess skin and fat. This procedure and lasts from two to four hours and you might be required to stay in the hospital for 02 days under observation.
During the initial recovery phase - from 10 to 14 days - your arms will be quite swollen. You will wear supportive Ace wraps during this time, for up to six weeks, while the swelling improves. The incisions can take up to one year to fully heal.
Temporary Side Effects of the Upper Arm Lift Surgery?
There will be some temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, but this will disappear in time. The large arm scars will fade over time with the help of scar creams, massage, and silicone tape.