Upper Arm Lift (Brachioplasty, Arm Lift)
Patients can benefit from arm lift surgery if they have sagging skin at the upper arms. This can be the result of losing skin elasticity due to aging, it can be a genetic condition or if you have lost a lot of weight.
Upper Arm Lift is a cosmetic surgery for men and women that will remove excess loose skin under the upper arms.
It can be combined with VASER liposuction which is recommended by our surgeons.
from
130,000 Thai Baht
If you are planning to lose weight, please wait with arm lift surgery until you have reached your weight goal and are on a healthy and stable diet.
On the day of your arm lift surgery your plastic surgeon will mark the area where access skin will be removed. For the surgery itself you will be under general anesthesia, so you will not be conscious.
Your plastic surgeon will make an incision along the back of the upper arm. This is so any scaring will be least visible. Excess skin will be removed. At the same time it is recommended removing access fat. During your first consultation your surgeon will explain in detail which procedure will be best for your case.
Once the excess skin and fat has been removed, the skin will be stretched and hold in place by stiches.
Stay at the Hospital for
1 Night
Surgery Duration
4 - 5 Hours
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General Anesthesia
Before Upper Arm Lift Surgery
In order to avoid complications the surgeon needs to know about any and all medications that you are taking. That also includes supplements. Before your travel to Thailand we will enquire about your medical condition and any possible allergies.
Some medications can cause complications and excess bleeding during surgery. Please inform us if your taking Brufen or Aspirin. You must stop taking those medications minimum two weeks prior face lift surgery.
Smoking can affect your reaction to the anesthetic and slow down the healing process. You should stop smoking minimum two weeks before arm lift surgery.
Please inform your surgeon if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
After Arm Lift Surgery
After surgery you will feel tired and there will be pain, swelling and bruising. However, the sutures will be bandaged and you will be wearing a special compression garment. This garment will help with the swelling and pain and also keeps your new upper arms in shape. This garment you will have to wear for several weeks.
Please bring comfortable clothes with you to Thailand; best shirts with buttons or zip, so you don’t need to lift your arms when putting them on.
Most sutures will not be removed as they dissolve by themselves. For the other stiches they will be removed after about one week.
After that you can continue with your day to day activities (with limitations of course).
Results
During your first consultation your surgeon will explain to you the most likely outcome of this surgery. You have to have realistic expectations, as upper arm lift surgery will not change your overall appearance much.
Most patients are happy with the results and feel more confident with their new upper arms.
Risks and Complications
There can be swelling, bruising and very rare bleeding. Infection is the main risk and therefore you will take oral antibiotics.
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