It is a surgical procedure, also known as arm surgery or arm lift, that helps to remove excess skin that tends to hang down and combat loss of firmness to restore the shape of the arm.
Times may vary depending on the patient.
Duration of surgery
2 hours
Discomfort time
2 days
Recovery time
21 days
Type of anesthesia
Local / General
Hospitalization required
No
Before and after photos of real patients operated by Dr. Baja
Do you have any questions? Check out some of the most common questions and answers.
The procedure consists of correcting the flaccidity and accumulation of fat on the inner side of the arms. The excess fat is removed by liposuction and by making an incision on the inside of the arm is removed excess skin.
Yes. The scar is located on the inside of the arm, where it is barely visible.
The medications are analgesics and antibiotics.
Bleeding, hematoma, seroma, scarring problems, infection, damage to nearby nerves, pain and temporary changes in sensation.
Includes: fees for the surgeon and his surgical team, stay in hospital, and post-surgical check-up appointments.
Does not include: post-surgical girdles (braces), pre-operative analysis, and medications.
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