8 Benefits Of An Arm Lift

An arm lift is a surgical procedure done to create smoother, more toned and better contours of the arms. For people who have lost a significant amount of weight or suffer from excess skin around the lower part of the arms, this procedure can prove incredibly beneficial. An arm lift (a.k.a. brachioplasty) must be done by a board-certified surgeon and you will need to book some time off work to recover. However, once you’ve healed, you’ll notice how gorgeous your arms are. Why? Because an arm lift has eight major benefits. These benefits are:

1. Excess fat and skin are removed: When you undergo an arm lift procedure, the excess fat and skin that hang below your lower arms are removed. This dramatic reduction in skin and fat leave a more desirable appearance in the area between the armpit and elbow. The excess fat will be removed via liposuction and the excess skin is surgically excised.
2. Change in tone and shape: An arm lift will change the shape of your arms, allowing them to appear more toned. Before an arm lift, your upper arms may appear flabby, no matter how much you work out. That is because there is too much excess skin or fat in the way. But, after your arm lift procedure the shape of your arms will change and the flabbiness will be completely gone, because the surgeon will reshape the underlying tissue, making the tissue and the tendons in your arms more supportive.
3. Improved contours: Arm lift surgery helps restore the skin’s elasticity, something that is lost through aging or weight gain followed by weight loss. Once the elasticity is restored, you’ll notice improved arm contours.
4. Better proportions: After undergoing a brachioplasty procedure your arms will now be proportionate to the rest of your body. For example, if you’ve lost a significant amount of weight or your arms were sagging due to the effects of gravity and aging, an arm lift removes excess skin and fat and your entire body will appear more balanced.
5. Scars are hidden: As with any surgical procedure there is slight scarring. However, with an arm lift the scars are hidden either in the inner arm, at the armpit or at the back of the arm. These scars are so minimal that they will not be noticeable to the naked eye. Plus, there are creams you can use to reduce the appearance of scarring if need be, but scars generally dissipate on their own.
6. Confidence is restored: Arm lifts restore your self-esteem. Before your arm lift you may have felt self-conscious about the way your arms looked. After an arm lift you will have no trouble showing off your toned, smooth arms because of their taut appearance.
7. More clothing options: Following an arm lift, you may notice that your shirt size has gone down. You may have needed to wear a size medium but after having brachioplasty you now fit into a size small. An arm lift can give you more clothing options and you’ll be less self-conscious to wear sleeveless tops in public.
8. Better workout results: Before your arm lift you may have lifted weights and done arm exercises but to no avail. After your arm lift you’ll notice that without the excess skin and tissue, you’ll be stronger. You’ll see the results of a workout easily and you’ll also find lifting weights and performing arm exercises a breeze.

What else do you need to know about an arm lift?

There is some slight maintenance involved post-procedure. Following an arm lift, you will need to adhere to a healthy diet and exercise regularly. However, you will need to fully heal before doing any vigorous activities. Your surgeon will explain this to you during your arm lift consultation and provide aftercare instructions for you to follow. You will also be given bandages to wear to protect your incision site from infection. These bandages should be changed periodically. Your doctor will explain at which intervals the bandages should be replaced and how to care for your wound.

Furthermore, you will be given anesthesia for your comfort as you undergo the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home after surgery since you may be groggy. Your doctor will prescribe painkillers and antibiotics for you to take post-brachioplasty. Make sure you fill those prescriptions before your surgery so you can start taking these medications as soon as your procedure is complete.

Finally, smoking is very dangerous if you are thinking of undergoing an arm lift procedure. Smoking hinders the healing process and your doctor will request that you quit using tobacco products at least two weeks before your arm lift is done. You will also need to remain smoke-free as you recover from your brachioplasty and stay away from alcohol because it can interfere with the antibiotics and painkillers you have been prescribed.