Arm Lift
Arm reduction (Brachioplasty)
Arm reduction is performed for the removal of excess skin and fat of the upper arm. A long strip of skin and fat is excised in the inner arm. The scar is visible and will be hidden only when the arm is against the body. The incision can extend down to and around the elbow to reduce wrinkles and excessive skin. This scar may be visible.
What to expect from the arm reduction surgery:
| Anesthesia | Usually local with IV sedation |
| Length of Surgery | 1 to 2 hours |
| In/Outpatient | Generally out-patient in our accredited on-site surgery center or in a hospital setting with an overnight stay. |
| Recovery | Back to work in two to four weeks. Strenuous exercises and activities, such as sports, must be restricted for four to eight weeks. |
| Fading of Scars | Several months to one year. |
| Duration of Results | Arm lift results are usually permanent, although gravity, aging, and weight changes may affect the long-term result. |
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Risks involved with Body Contouring Surgery
No surgical procedure is risk free, and that includes body contouring surgery. Although cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, every patient must understand that these procedures are real surgical operations that involve the potential for complications. However, most cosmetic surgery procedures are categorized as low risk when performed in an accredited facility, by a board certified plastic surgeon with the appropriate training qualifications.
Surgical risks can be categorized broadly into general risks and specific risks. General risks are the potential complications that are common to all surgical procedures, such as infection, bleeding, wound healing problems, and anesthetic complications. Specific risks are the potential complications that are unique to the specific facial surgery operations. A more detailed discussion about the specific risks and general risks of your specific facial procedure will be carried out during your surgical consultation.
The risk of complications from a facial surgery can be minimized with a combination of the proper knowledge, skill, sound surgical practices and by closely following your surgeon’s instructions on follow-up care during the recovery period.
With an established track record of over 70 years, board certified plastic surgeons, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Detroit, Michigan and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned a reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Call us today at 800-401-1212 or send us an email to schedule a consultation, during which you can discuss body contouring and tour our facility, including our in-site operating facility.
