Cosmetic surgery has been quite a hype among people. For a long time, people had to live with their insecurities and would demotivate themselves. But, thanks to technological advancement and the study of medicine, cosmetic surgery can be easily performed. And the purpose of cosmetic surgery has shift from beauty and looking young to being presentable and loving oneself. The arm lift is one of many such surgeries. Let us learn more about it.
What is an arm lift?
Also called Brachioplasty, it is a cosmetic procedure that is performed to improve the condition of the under part of the upper arms. In straight words, it tightens the saggy under portion skin on the arms. This sagginess of skin tissue can be formed during old age or after a sudden weight loss. The sagginess can only be helped with surgery. No amount of exercise or weightlifting can help with that. It is because exceeding can only strengthen or help to tone the muscles, but it cannot tighten the loose hanging skin.
How to proceed with the surgery?
When you realize that you need this surgery, you get a doctor’s appointment, and from there on, you will be instructed and guide through the whole process.
- At first, your complete medical history will be reviewed by the doctor. Do not hide any medication or prescription from your assigned surgeon. Otherwise, it can interrupt your surgery in the future.
- After your medical history record gets a pass, you have to go through a physical examination. The area around your arm will be thoroughly checked to determine the treatment option.
- Then the doctor will be asking you why you need this surgery. You will be expected to explain to them and discuss the whole thing.
What to do before the procedure?
Before the procedure, you need to prepare what will happen next. After your medical examination, once your surgeon sets the surgery date, you need to start planning everything around it. You will be prescribed by your surgeon to avoid certain medications and such. Please follow those prescriptions diligently.
For your speedy recovery, plan your schedule after your surgery accordingly.
What happens after the procedure?
After any other surgical procedure, after the arm lift, the operated area will be covered in bandages. To be precise, the surgeon will use elastic bandages to lessen the swelling. As for you, once you come home, it is your responsibility to take care of yourself. Hence, you should take the necessary amount of rest, avoid lifting the arms and avoid any heavy physical activity or activity that will require a lot of action from your arms.
Follow the prescription given to you, take your medicines according to the time mentioned in that prescription. Do not forget to take your medicines; if you are a forgetful person, set the alarm on your phone. Take your recovery process seriously, and you will be good to go soon.
What are the risks involved?
Risks are inevitable, like changes in the skin and problems with your stitches. Although you may not face a large part of it, you can expect a few:
- The procedure will leave behind a scar, and it will be permanent. However, the incision is done in such an area that is not easily visible.
- A perfect symmetrical shape is difficult to achieve. The doctor will try their best to give your arm an asymmetrical look, but in most cases, the patients did end up having a bit of asymmetry shape in their arms.
You should not worry much about the risks because they are not going to harm you. So trust your instincts and go for the procedure.
