How long do arm lift results last in Turkey?
Arm lift (brachioplasty) results are long-lasting, especially when supported by a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Once excess skin is removed, it does not return; however, natural aging and significant weight fluctuations can affect the appearance over time.
The permanence of arm lift surgery varies from person to person. The effectiveness of arm lift surgery / brachioplasty depends on not losing the elasticity of the skin and preventing fat accumulation in the arms. For individuals who maintain a stable, ideal weight, its permanence may be 20 years or more.
In other words, if attention is paid to the nutrition regime, the results of arm lift surgery can remain unchanged for a long time. However, it should not be forgotten that sagging may occur in the skin, as the elasticity of the skin will be lost due to ageing. In the meantime, with non-surgical skin stretching treatments, you can ensure that the appearance obtained after surgery is long-lasting.
What should be done after arm-lift surgery?
There may be bruising and swelling in the arm after surgery. Oedema and discolouration return to normal after a few days.
Medicines prescribed by the physician should be used regularly. Mild pains (or tensions) that start after the effect of the anaesthesia wears off are felt especially in the first days. Within 3-4 days, the pains are quite relieved. Painkillers that the physician will prescribe on your prescription will help reduce or relieve the pain.
Most patients feel fully recovered within 4-8 weeks after the surgery. In this transition period, it is important to avoid too many and fast movements and to keep the suture area as stable as possible.
Bandages worn on the arm stay on for 2 days. Compression garments are worn for approximately 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Your doctor will call you for a follow-up appointment about a week later and will take your drain tubes and stitches.
You may have difficulty raising your arms above your shoulders for 2 weeks. Most physicians state that it would be appropriate to wait 1 month for the arms to be raised above the shoulders. Otherwise, the seam area may be damaged due to stretching.
Your doctor will tell you when you can take a shower. You can usually take a shower at the end of the 2nd day. If there is difficulty in washing hair, someone can be helped.
Heavy work and sports should be avoided as much as possible for the first 2 months. Sauna, solarium and steam bath activities should be suspended.
It may take 4-8 weeks for the incisions to heal completely. Heavy work and loads should be avoided until the healing is complete. If you have a physically demanding job, it's recommended to take 1-2 months off work after arm lift surgery to ensure proper healing and avoid complications. It will be a comfortable recovery for people who have a desk job to stay away from work for at least 1-2 weeks.
Not driving for two weeks will help prevent strain on the arms.
Your doctor will tell you the best time to start exercising. In general, exercise is started after 1 month.
Appointments should be paid attention to, and wound dressing should be done.
What are the risks of brachioplasty?
Arm lift surgery is one of the generally accepted aesthetic treatment methods. However, as with any surgical procedure, it is normal to experience some complications and risks after this surgery. Complications or risks may develop depending on the person's non-compliance with the rules after the operation or the operation practices of the physician. Most complications are minor and can be corrected with simple treatments.
The most common side effects include swelling, bruising, haematoma (blood collection), and delayed wound healing. The armpit area is rich in bacteria because it is the place where movement and sweating are intense. Therefore, the wound healing time may be prolonged.
Fluid accumulation, also called seroma, in the treated area can also be seen commonly. It may be helpful to wear a compression garment and keep the arms straight to prevent fluid buildup.
Temporary or permanent numbness may be seen around the cuts. This numbness due to nerve damage during surgery is rarely encountered.
Choosing the right physician is important to reduce or eliminate complications and risk.
What is invisible arm lift?
During invisible arm lift surgery, also called 'limited incision arm lift', a curved incision is made in the armpit area so that it is not visible from the outside. In the invisible arm stretching process, stretching is performed together with the fat removal process. Excess skin in the area is removed, and the skin is pulled towards the armpit. The incision is closed in the armpit area.
You can contact us to get detailed information about arm lift surgery and to be examined. You can also read our detailed article about liposuction.
What is the difference between lipo and an arm lift?
Liposuction and arm lifts are the two surgical procedures for correcting upper arm abnormalities; one focuses on fat, while the other focuses on extra skin. The two treatments are sometimes performed together for a combined result.
How much skin is removed in brachioplasty?
From the inner rear side of your arm, the surgeon will remove some fat and an elliptical segment of skin. If you have a lot of extra skin, your surgeon may remove some from the top of your arm, into your armpit, and perhaps all the way to your chest. The treatment takes between two and three hours.
Arm lift before and after in Turkey
Is there an alternative to brachioplasty?
Liposuction
During liposuction application, with the energy of radiofrequency waves, there is an increase in temperature in the fatty area, and the fats are melted and become liquid. With the help of thin cannulas, the excess fat is removed, the contour is corrected and the arm is thinned. If there is no significant sagging in the arm, liposuction can be a solution alone or combined with arm stretching. Unlike arm lift surgery, liposuction can also be performed with local anaesthesia.
If effective results are not expected, a rapid recovery period is preferred, and scar formation is not desired; skin-stretching treatments that do not involve surgical procedures may also be a good option. Energy treatments such as Ultherapy or SkinTyte stimulate collagen production in the arm, and sagging that has occurred can be corrected to a certain extent. However, the treatments mentioned do not reduce fat, and the waiting time to see results is long.
Focus ultrasound technique
One of the non-surgical applications for arm stretching or tightening is the Focus ultrasound technique. In this method, high sound waves (ultrasound) are sent from the device, and the skin and subcutaneous tissues are tightened. One session is sufficient for this application. The results obtained with this method are not as effective as the results obtained with arm lift surgery. However, it is an application that can be preferred by patients who do not consider surgical treatment. Other non-surgical arm lift methods can be listed as follows.
Exilis elite
In this method, collagen production is encouraged. For this purpose, ultrasound and radiofrequency waves are used together.
Acoustic shock wave therapy
In this method, intense sound waves are used. The result obtained with treatment is not as successful as the results obtained with surgery.
Forma Plus
It is a preferred method in cases where arm sagging is very low. In the presence of radiofrequency energies, on the one hand, collagen production is encouraged; on the other hand, the treatment is done by creating damage in the tissues in a controlled manner.
EMSlim
In cases where there is relaxation in the muscles, electromagnetic waves are sent to tighten the arm. This is a form of treatment in which an exercise program is applied, accompanied by electromagnetic waves.
Skin care and exercise
Skin care and exercise are important applications to prevent sagging. It would not be right to expect a solution with these applications on loose and sagging skin.