Arm lift (brachioplasty) in Kyiv

Preparation for arm plastic surgery

Sagging skin on the arms is corrected by brachioplasty. This is an operation that aims to compensate for excess tissue by physically removing it. Brachioplasty is prescribed in cases where it is not possible to tighten the skin of the arms using traditional methods (physical activity, cosmetology).

Preparation for correction includes a medical examination of the patient. Indications for brachioplasty are the following factors:

• a sharp loss of large body weight;
• reduction in muscle volume due to lifestyle changes;
• weight loss due to illness, injury;
• age-related changes in elasticity;
• obesity in the shoulder area, sagging skin on the inside of the forearm.

Contraindications to brachioplasty are skin diseases in the area of ​​correction, severe cardiovascular and other pathologies. In any case, the surgeon will first assess the patient’s condition and his readiness for surgery.

Today, specialists use two techniques for performing brachioplasty:

1. T-shaped. The technique got its name because of the characteristic incision in the area closer to the armpit. T-shaped correction shows excellent results with clearly pronounced sagging skin. The postoperative scar will be hidden in the armpit, so it is practically invisible to others.
2. Transaxillary lift. The technique is used for small defects. The incision is made directly in the armpit.

Extended correction is used when it is necessary to remove large volumes of excess tissue. The incision is made from the elbow to the armpit. The maximum effect of the procedure is achieved when combining plastic surgery with laser liposuction.

Operation to tighten sagging skin of the arms at HBMedical

Operation to remove excess skin lasts 2-3 hours. The correction is performed under general anesthesia, so the plastic surgery is completely imperceptible to the patient.

Brachioplasty takes place in several stages:

• patient preparation and anesthesia;
• planning of incisions: depending on the choice of plastic technique and the defect itself, the surgeon marks the skin that needs to be removed;
• the operation itself;
• application of cosmetic sutures and dressing.

Brachioplasty in Kyiv, at the HB Medical clinic, is performed using modern techniques that reduce the trauma of the procedure itself. The patient’s inpatient stay after correction lasts only one day. Therefore, the next day you will be able to start rehabilitation at home.

Rehabilitation after plastic surgery of the hands and shoulders

Usually, the patient’s recovery lasts several weeks. During this period, it is important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations, as this will speed up the rehabilitation process.

Stages of recovery:

• 6-7 days: increased sensitivity, swelling, pain symptoms in the area of ​​​​the operation;
• up to 10-14 days: mandatory wearing of compression underwear, regular visits to the doctor;
• 10-14 days: removal of stitches;
• up to 6-8 weeks: limited physical activity, control of the load on the hand(s).

The final form and result of brachypulsaty are noticeable already at 2 months of rehabilitation. In the future, the seam will completely heal and become invisible.

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