What is Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Surgery?
Brachioplasty, commonly known as an arm lift, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms. It is often considered by patients who have experienced significant weight loss or decreased skin elasticity due to ageing, which can result in sagging skin in the upper arm area.
During the procedure, liposuction may be combined with incisions along the inner arm and armpit to remove tissue and tighten the surrounding skin. Brachioplasty in Sydney is performed on both men and women when exercise alone has not addressed sagging skin.
Dr Kumar performs Brachioplasty surgery in Sydney, Penrith, and Orange.
Am I a Good Candidate for Brachioplasty?
You may be a candidate for brachioplasty if you:
- Have excess, loose, or sagging skin on the upper arms due to weight loss or ageing
- Exercise regularly but have not been able to reduce excess upper arm skin
- Are at a stable, healthy weight with no significant health concerns
- Are considering other body contouring procedures after significant weight loss
Potential Effects of Brachioplasty
- Removes excess or sagging skin from the upper arms
- Reduces the amount of loose tissue in the upper arm area
- May alter the contour of the arms and upper torso
- May improve the fit of clothing around the arms
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Potential Effects of Brachioplasty
- Removes excess or sagging skin from the upper arms
- Reduces the amount of loose tissue in the upper arm area
- May affect the contour of the arms and upper torso
- May affect the fit of clothing around the arms
Download our Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Surgery Guide
This complete guide to Arm Lift Surgery covers everything you need to know about this procedure, including:
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) surgery explained
- How to assess if you are a good candidate
- The surgical procedure
- Answers to our most frequently asked questions
- Before and After Gallery
Recovery from Brachioplasty Surgery
The recovery process varies depending on whether you undergo brachioplasty or extended brachioplasty, and whether any additional procedures are performed at the same time. Recovery timelines differ between individuals, and your surgeon will provide personalised guidance.
- Patients are generally advised to wear a compression garment for several weeks to help reduce swelling and support healing.
- Patients may be able to return to work within about a week if their job does not involve heavy lifting or manual labour, though timelines vary.
- Dr Kumar will advise when it is safe to resume driving, which may be around one week after surgery.
Maintaining Your Brachioplasty Results
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help support the outcomes of your brachioplasty surgery. Results can be influenced by factors such as:
- Weight fluctuations
- Excessive physical activity during the early recovery phase
- Changes in skin health or Body Mass Index (BMI)
Outcomes vary between patients, and working closely with Dr Kumar can help guide your recovery and long-term care.
Complications and Risks
If you are considering brachioplasty, it is important to be informed of the potential risks, complications, and side effects associated with this surgery.
Even with careful medical care, complications may occur. It is important to read and understand the risk factors, which will be discussed in more detail during your consultation with Dr Kumar.
Potential risks include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Temporary numbness around the incision sites and inner arm
- Possible restriction of arm movement during recovery
- Rarely, skin may not heal fully and a skin graft may be required
- A blood transfusion may be necessary in some cases
- Seroma (excess fluid) may accumulate under the skin
- Keloid or hypertrophic scarring may develop
