Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

WHAT IS AN ARM LIFT OPERATION?​

“Brachioplasty” is a surgical procedure applied to get rid of excess fat or to tighten the saggy skin on the arms, which are generally caused by aging, obesity, sudden weight loss and consuming unhealthy foods that cause fat accumulation in different parts of the body. Hormonal reasons such as increased estrogen in women can also cause sagging in the arms.
 

WHO CAN GET AN ARM LIFT?

• People with deformities in their arms.

• Those who are determined not to gain or lose weight quickly after the operation.

• People who complain of loose skin or increased fat on the arms.

• Those who experience loose skin on the arms as a result of aging.
   

WHICH TECHNIQUES ARE USED FOR THE ARM LIFTING?

SURGICAL ARM LIFTING

In case of excessive loose skin, the skin is tightened by surgical intervention. There are many types of surgery such as thickened incision, character shaped incision and extended incision. Other techniques may be applied according to the condition and the amount of the loose skin.

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NON-SURGICAL ARM LIFTING

It is a technique in which the fat amount in the targeted area is broken down using the latest technology, Vaser device.

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ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY

The ultrasound energy is used on the targeted area to break down the fat and absorbed back with the same technology.
 

PRE-ARM LIFT OPERATION PROCEDURES

• Do not eat or drink anything before the period specified by your doctor. 

• Stop smoking two months before the operation.

• Do not take Aspirin, Ibuprofen and some vitamins for a while (two weeks – one month) before the surgery as they may cause bleeding during the surgery.

• Do not apply moisturizers to the area on the day of the operation.

• Avoid stimulants, green tea and alcohol.

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HOW DOES THE ARM LIFTING PROCESS WORK?

• General anesthesia is used in surgical operations.

• A surgical incision is made under the armpit. The incision size and length depend on the amount of fat and skin to be removed during the operation.

• In both tightening or liposuction operations, plastic surgery is performed first and then skin tightening is performed.

• The arms are bandaged once the incision is closed.
   

AFTER-ARM LIFT OPERATION PROCEDURES

• At least one day stay is necessary after the operation.

• The instructions and recommendations of the doctor should be followed.

• Avoid any kinds of sports or excessive movements for at least two months after the surgery.

• Wear corsets for your arms for at least six weeks.

•  Do not stay in extremely hot areas for at least two weeks against the risk of infection.

•  Two weeks of complete rest after surgery.

• Use the medications recommended by your doctor for the specified time and dose.

• Avoid smoking during the period recommended by your doctor.