Arm Lift (Arm Liposuction)

In some people, especially women, due to hereditary factors or after weight loss, excess skin and fat accumulation is observed in the upper arm area. Contrary to popular belief, this condition seriously bothers many individuals. Our arms are one of the most resistant areas to diet and exercise. If there is no excessive sagging in your skin and its elasticity is good, laser-assisted liposuction is recommended. This procedure involves removing fat through just two tiny incisions using vacuum-assisted suction, and the skin is tightened with a laser, allowing for scar-free healing. However, if there is excess skin, arm lift surgery may be added, which involves incisions sometimes hidden in the armpit or extending down to the elbow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This procedure is suitable for patients with good skin quality, no elasticity issues, and no significant skin sagging. With 2, sometimes 3 tiny incisions, fat is vacuumed out, and the skin is tightened with a laser. Patients can return to normal life within 2-3 days after the surgery. The laser helps accelerate skin tightening, allowing the skin to adhere to the underlying muscles after the fat is removed. For most patients, minor folds in the first four months are normal and expected, but these diminish over time with massages. Ultimately, the excess skin sagging is eliminated without noticeable scarring.

In patients without excessive sagging, the scar can sometimes be hidden in the armpit fold, but in patients with excess skin extending to the elbow, there will be a thin scar running down to the elbow. This scar is most noticeable during the first 6-12 months but will gradually fade over time. It's important to note that scar formation depends on hereditary factors and external factors (gravity, smoking, sun exposure), and results vary from person to person. The arm is a highly mobile area, and although movement is restricted during healing, it cannot be completely limited in the long term, making scarring more visible in arm lift surgeries.

If only liposuction was performed, you will be discharged on the same day. You can return to social life with compression garments worn for 3 weeks. If surgery was added, this period extends to 5-7 days, during which simple dressings will be required. After the procedure, it's recommended to keep the arms elevated above the heart level and perform frequent hand exercises. Swelling in the hands and wrists for the first 3-5 days is common but temporary.

Wearing a tight compression garment is crucial after arm lift surgery. The skin on the arms is among the loosest on the body, and due to its circular nature around the bone, sagging from gravity is relatively more noticeable compared to other surgeries. As a result, you may feel tightness in your arms for the first month, but this will ease over time. Regular massages during the first 3-6 months are essential to ensure proper skin adaptation. For procedures involving incisions, avoiding sun exposure for the first year is important to minimize scarring.