What is The Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)? What are the Benefits ?

The arm represents a visible area, and everyone can see. Currently, arms have gained importance both visually and aesthetically. Arm lift operation is preferred to eliminate the problems in the arm areas that possess visual and psychological effects. In addition, this method is preferred for the elimination of substantial deposits. The arm lift operation, called Brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes sagging in the arms.

What are the Benefits of Arm Lift Operations?

With this operation;

• Excess fat and skin in the arm area can be reduced.
• Excess fat and skin, sagging and loose skin can be eliminated,
• Fats in the arm can be reduced. Like so, a tight and pleasant appearance can be obtained.

What are the Risks of Arm Lift Operations?

Every surgical operation is considered a risk factor. The risks that can be seen in the Brachioplasty are as follows;

• Asymmetry between the arms,
• Nerve, muscle, or blood vessel damages,
• Skin sensitivity,
• Permanent scars.
• Problems related to sutures (inflammation, etc.) may occur, and an additional operation may be needed.

How Is Arm Lift Performed?

This procedure should be unconfused with Liposuction. In Brachioplasty, loose skin and sagging are eliminated by discarding excess skin from the armpit and reshaping the arm. Both Brachioplasty and Liposuction can be applied at the same time. However, the two are different operations. You can read more detailed information about Liposuction in our other article.

Summary of Sagging and Loose Skin Problem

Loose skin and sagging in the arms usually occurs when gaining and losing excess weight and in advancing age.

Who Is a Good Candidate for an Arm Lift?

• Those who gain and lose many weights very fast,
• Those who have loose skin and sagging in the arms because of aging,
• Those who prefer a thinner arm appearance,
• Those who maintain average weight but have sagging problems under the arms.