Aesthetic correction of the upper arms for an elegant arm look without sagging skin
Brachioplasty, also known as upper arm correction, is a surgical procedure that shapes and tightens the skin and removes fat deposits from the upper arms.
This procedure achieves an elegant, slimmer appearance of the upper arms, where the skin can sag over the years. Brachioplasty is also useful for people who have significantly reduced their body weight and therefore suffer from excess skin in this area.
Brachioplasty allows you to reshape the upper arms, from the shoulder to the elbow. During the procedure, excess skin and fat deposits are removed that cannot be removed by diet control and exercise.
Upper arm correction also tightens the skin, which achieves a harmonious appearance of the overall figure.
With greater weight loss, excess skin is formed on the upper arms, chin, upper thighs and lower abdomen. Due to the large amount of fat tissue lost, the skin is not elastic enough to fully return to its original shape.
In people who have had drastic weight loss, the resulting excess skin can lead to skin irritation and be a hindrance when performing physical activities.
In this case, the only long-term way to remove excess skin after weight loss is brachioplasty.
Upper arm correction can also be a good option for people who have not had significant changes in body weight, but over the years a genetically determined excess skin in this area has appeared.
During brachioplasty, the plastic surgeon will remove excess tissue from the inside of the upper arm, which ensures less visibility of the scar after the procedure. When correcting the upper arms, liposuction can also be performed to remove excess stubborn fat deposits.
Brachioplasty makes it possible to achieve a harmonious appearance between the upper body, shoulders and upper arms, which provides patients with greater self-confidence and satisfaction with their own appearance.
The main goal of brachioplasty is to achieve slimmer, firmer upper arms through the elimination of excess skin and adipose tissue.
Brachioplasty improves the tone and definition of your upper arms through:
Brachioplasty allows for quick and effective aesthetic correction of the upper arms. Achieving an elegant, slim appearance of the upper arms contributes to self-confidence and a better quality of life.
TThe results of brachioplasty are long-lasting. Excess skin is permanently removed, and your hands will have the look they have always wanted.
The procedure contributes to achieving balance and proportions between the upper body, shoulders and upper arms.
Our plastic surgeons often apply individualized brachioplasty techniques to meet the specific needs of each patient. This includes variations in the length and direction of the cuts, providing a personalized approach to each case.
Modern brachioplasty techniques minimize the visibility of scars, which allows for faster recovery and more aesthetically acceptable results.
Preparation for brachioplasty at the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic begins with consultations with a plastic surgeon. Good preparation is a key step in ensuring the success of the procedure.
Good candidates for brachioplasty are people who have lost a large number of kilograms by controlling their diet and exercising and therefore have excess skin on their upper arms.
Candidates are also older people who have experienced skin sagging for years due to a genetic predisposition or relaxation of the arm muscles.
Candidates for brachioplasty should have a stable body weight. For people who are planning to lose weight, we recommend postponing the correction of the upper arms until the desired weight is reached, since weight loss can lead to skin sagging again.
Before brachioplasty, you will discuss in detail with your plastic surgeon the motivation for the procedure, your current health condition and define the goals of the procedure. Accordingly, the surgeon will work with you to make a plan for the upper arm correction procedure.
Before brachioplasty, it is necessary to stop taking medications such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they can increase the risk of bleeding.
During the consultation, it is important to state if you are taking regular therapy. The surgeon will instruct you if it is necessary to pause certain medications.
It is also necessary to abstain from alcohol and smoking for two weeks before and after the procedure – the consumption of nicotine and alcohol can slow down the healing process.
After the agreed surgery, you will receive detailed instructions on how to behave before and after the upper arm correction procedure.
Upper arm correction is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the upper arms while removing fat tissue if necessary. Brachioplasty is most often performed in patients after a large weight loss.
This method also tightens the skin of the upper arms and eliminates an aesthetic and often a health problem for the patient.
Brachioplasty is performed under general anesthesia and it is necessary to organize transport home and supervision for the first 24 hours after the procedure. We recommend that you come to the procedure in comfortable clothes. Take all the necessary medical documentation and medications you are taking with you.
On the day of the operation, you will be admitted to the polyclinic and the medical staff will escort you to your room. The surgeon will talk to you once again about the course of the procedure and answer all your questions.
The anesthesiologist will then perform the necessary preparation for general anesthesia. The procedure takes an average of 2 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of the operation.
In order to precisely remove the optimal amount of excess skin, your plastic surgeon will measure the skin and outline the orientation points on the upper arm before the brachioplasty itself.
After the incision, the necessary excess skin and fat deposits are removed according to the procedure plan.
A less noticeable scar is achieved by precisely positioning the incision on the inside of the upper arm. The wound is sutured with fine, high-quality sutures that ensure proper healing and less visibility of the scar.
In patients with small excess skin, a small incision is made near the armpit to make the procedure as minimally invasive as possible
Thanks to the great expertise and many years of experience of our plastic surgeons, brachioplasty is a safe procedure with a high percentage of patient satisfaction.
By using modern surgical techniques, we ensure less visibility of the scar, which fades over time and becomes more aesthetically acceptable.
Satisfaction with the procedure after brachioplasty is extremely high, as many as 94% of patients are very satisfied and would decide to have the procedure again.
After the operation, you will wake up in the operating room. When you have fully recovered from anesthesia, the medical staff will escort you to your recovery room. If you feel well, you will be released for home care on the same day.
Discharge from the clinic is usually a few hours after the procedure. If necessary, you will spend the first 24 hours in the polyclinic under the supervision of medical staff.
You can return home after upper arm correction a few hours or one day after the procedure. Recovery from surgery is individual, in most cases it takes about 2 weeks.
In order to heal as quickly as possible, it is necessary to follow the instructions of the medical staff in detail. Swelling and slight bruising in the upper arm area are a normal occurrence after brachioplasty.
The surgeon will prescribe analgesic medications to reduce the discomfort and pain that are common after surgery. In the first month, you will wear a compressive, elastic corset that helps in healing and ensures a better result of the procedure.
The stitches are removed at a check-up about two weeks after the procedure, then it is customary to return to work and daily activities. It is necessary to refrain from intense physical activity for several weeks after the procedure.
The results of brachioplasty are visible immediately and become better by reducing swelling and bruising. The final result is visible after complete recovery. The scar also gradually fades and is minimally visible after 6 months to a year.
Care and attention during recovery from brachioplasty are key to achieving the desired results. Patients should have realistic expectations and be patient to enable optimal healing and achieve long-lasting aesthetic results.
It is necessary to carefully follow all the instructions given to you by the surgeon and medical staff during the consultation and after the operation. This includes instructions on wearing a compression corset, medication, and physical activity.
Brachioplasty is a relatively safe procedure in the hands of our professional plastic surgeons. Side effects are rare. As with any surgical procedure, anesthesia-related side effects are possible.
After the procedure, you will be supervised by our medical staff to ensure a timely reaction at the first occurrence of possible complications.
Some of the other possible complications after surgery are infection, bleeding, decreased sensitivity, keloid scars.
It is important to emphasize that these complications are rare, and most patients successfully undergo brachioplasty without serious problems.
Following recovery guidelines along with regular consultations with the surgeon during the recovery process are essential to minimize risks and achieve the desired results.
Brachioplasty is an excellent choice for all those who have managed to achieve the figure they have always wanted by exercising and controlling their diet, and additionally want to improve their appearance by removing unpleasant excess skin by correcting their upper arms.
Sagging skin on the upper parts of the hands can negatively affect self-confidence and cause shame and discomfort when wearing sleeveless clothing.
Upper arm correction allows patients to feel better in their own skin with quick and immediately noticeable results after the procedure.
Many patients after brachioplasty become motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to extend the duration of the results achieved. This can include proper nutrition, physical activity, and a generally healthy lifestyle.
Modern brachioplasty techniques allow the procedure to be performed with minimally visible scars, which contributes to a more aesthetically acceptable result.
At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic, we perform numerous aesthetic procedures that can give you a beautiful and youthful appearance.
By developing modern equipment, but also by gathering professional staff with many years of experience, we do everything to help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted.
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