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Is there any downtime after Arm Lift treatment?
Downtime is fairly minimal following an arm lift and you should be back at work within a week or two, and resuming normal exercise in 4 – 6 weeks.
If you have undergone Liposuction, you will feel a little bruised and stiff for a few days but there is no restriction on movement. Any dressings can be removed in a couple of days or when they come loose, and stitches removed in a week.
If you have undergone skin excision you will have some dissolving sutures and probably some permanent sutures to be removed in 7 to 14 days. Dressings vary, but any bulky ones can come off in a couple of days. You should exercise to maintain full movement of the shoulder and arms, but this need not be violent to stress the sutures.
Yоu may соntіnuе tо experience ѕоmе mіld, реrіоdіс dіѕсоmfоrt and ѕwеllіng durіng thіѕ tіmе, but ѕuсh fееlіngѕ аrе nоrmаl. Sеvеrе pain, bleeding or swelling should bе reported tо your surgeon.
You will receive more detailed advice from your surgeon ahead of surgery
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Arm Lift/Arm Reduction
A brachioplasty is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits on the upper arm. This can be caused by age, as the upper arm skin becomes loose and flabby, or may simply be a feature of natural fat distribution and surplus arm skin (often caused by weight loss).
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Miss Farida Ali
Miss Farida Ali is a London based Consultant Plastic Surgeon. She is fully accredited and registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Mr. Hazim Sadideen
Mr Sadideen is the current British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (BAAPS)/ Scar Free Foundation Aesthetic Fellow based at the Cadogan Clinic.
Mr Mark Solomos
By combining the optimal choice of treatment with my skills and surgical vision, I am able to create the natural ‘invisible’ finish for my patients. I believe in exceptional one to one care and in taking the journey together from the start to finish.
Mr. Paul Tulley
Mr. Paul Tulley is a Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon at the Cadogan Clinic.
Mr. William Van Niekerk
A plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic and burn surgeon specialising in all areas of cosmetic surgery, non-surgical aesthetics and complex microsurgery
What is a mini arm lift?
A mini arm lift, otherwise known as a mini brachioplasty, is more suited to patients who do not have much excess skin and fat in the upper arm.
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Arm Lift / Brachioplasty Before & After Gallery
For some examples of our Arm Lift / Brachioplasty before and after results, please take a look at our photo gallery.
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