The surgery performed in a brachioplasty is simple and has few risks for the patient. Its benefits are both aesthetic and functional, especially for those who have lost excessive weight. After the intervention, the care of the scar is especially important.
The arm lift is a surgical technique used to remove excess fat from flabby arms. The technique consists of making an incision on the inner side of the arm. The advantage of this operation is that the expected results are visible almost immediately.
At a certain age, both men and women begin to notice a flaccidity in the upper arms. It is in these cases that a facelift is indicated. In addition, it is also used in young patients who have suffered significant weight loss and have a sagging of the skin in that area. The practice of lifting in the latter cases has become popular as a result of the increase in weight reduction surgeries.
Pay attention to the scar
It is important to take care of the brachioplasty scar so that it is as inconspicuous as possible in the long run. In minor cases, it is a line in the armpit. On the other hand, in cases of great flaccidity, in addition to the armpit, there will be a scar line that will go from the inner side of the arm to the elbow. The scar is designed so that the vertical line is not visible with the arm extended, neither in front nor behind.
After surgery, the patient must wear a sleeve for three weeks to help compression, prevent swelling, and improve the scar. It is recommended that patients carry out a series of care on the scar. These should be based on silicone strips and creams with rosehip to promote good healing.