Brachioplasty IN GUADALAJARA
Why Brachioplasty in Guadalajara?
Over time, your upper arm skin tends to become loose and sag. You may also find yourself in this situation if you have recently lost a significant amount of weight. Flabby arms can make you conscious and affect your self-esteem. Your insecurity may even prevent you from wearing something you think is cute simply because of how your arms will look in it.
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is perfect for such situations. This procedure gets rid of the excess fat and skin between the elbow and armpits and repositions the remaining skin so that you can achieve a more toned look.
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What can be achieved with a Brachioplasty?
Arms look better
Arms look more toned and defined.
Increase in your confidence and mood.
Procedure
The surgical rejuvenation of the upper arms remains a persistent problem for both the patient and the surgeon, despite the many techniques that have been proposed for its improvement. The goal of the arm lift (brachioplasty) is to reduce skin redundancy and to reduce the circumference of the arm. When there is good skin tone or minimal skin sagging, fat deposits can be reduced by liposuction. But marked skin redundancy or laxity can only be improved by surgery. The incision has to be placed in an axillar crease and in the internal aspect of the arm along a line extending from the axilla to the epicondyle of the elbow. Then a piece of skin-dermis and fat is removed and the subcutis and skin are closed using routine aesthetic suturing.
- Surgery Time: 3 Hours.
- type of anesthesia: regional and sedation
- Hospitalization: Requires hospitalization
- Recovery: 2 to 3 weeks
Arm Lift Recovery
The healing process may take seven to ten days. An elastic bandage or compression garment may be recommended for several months. Tubes may be placed in the arms to drain excess fluid and blood. You must make sure you don’t lift your arms above shoulder level for at least 3 to 4 weeks following surgery and you need to avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 6 weeks after surgery.
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Who is the ideal candidate?
- People who have previously lost a lot of weight after undergoing bariatric surgery or with the help of a strict diet.
- Men and women, older than 40 years, with lipohypertrophy or lipodystrophy in the arms due to aging of the tissues.
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Dr. Arenas looks forward to meeting with you for your initial consultation and discussing the many factors to consider with procedure. He has spent many years helping candidates such as yourself understand the details.
It is important that you and Dr. Arenas discuss your current health and prior health conditions.
Brachioplasty FAQS
From the first month after the intervention, it is advisable to start exercising to prevent the skin from sagging again.
This operation does not entail greater risk than that derived from any surgical intervention: complications with anesthesia, bleeding or infection.
The incision is made on the inside of the arm and although the scar is fine, it is always visible, which is why it is recommended only in specific cases.
If you are a smoker, it is recommended that you stop smoking 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after surgery. Tobacco negatively interferes with tissue healing and post-surgical recovery.
