BODY
Arm lift (brachioplasty)
An arm lift is a procedure to improve the appearance of your upper arms.
It is particularly helpful if you have loose or sagging skin on your arms, which often happens as you get older or after significant weight loss. Unfortunately, this loose skin tends not to go away with exercise and can only be treated by removing it surgically.
The operation removes any excess skin and fat and tightens your remaining skin to give your arms a smoother, more toned look. It leaves a scar that is concealed on the inside of your arm.
ANAESTHETIC
General anaesthetic
OPERATING TIME
1.5 hrs of pure surgical time
HOSPITAL
1 night in hospital, no drains
WORK
Between 1 to 2 weeks off
EXCERSISE
None for 4 weeks
BRA
Surgical bra for 6 weeks
FOLLOW UP
1 week with the nurse 2-3 weeks with Mr Pantelides
DRIVING
Must be able to make an emergency stop, typically 2 weeks
PAIN
Additional long acting local anaesthesia given during the surgery, combined with oral analgesia afterwards, should keep you very comfortable during your recovery