Flabby skin is usually the result of aging or considerable weight loss. Significant weight gain increases the volume of the upper arm and stretches the skin. Very often the skin lacks elasticity; therefore saggy skin is a real problem. Liposuction can be an option in some cases, however, sometimes only arm lifting - also called brachioplasty - will help.
The incisions extend from the armpit to the elbow, along the inside of the arm. Consequently, surgeons open the arm on its backside so the resulting scar is fairly well hidden. A brachioplasty can require some liposuction after the incision has been made. Scars are the only drawback of this operation. Basically, it comes down to either having loose skin or scars. Having said that, silicone creams can obliterate scars, making them barely visible. This makes the procedure an attractive alternative. If your loose skin is minimal, you may prefer to leave it as it is.
Generally, risks are associated with surgery and general anesthetic (i.e. bleeding, infection, nerve damage and unexpected drug reaction.
This surgery may cause permanent scarring - which may be long or large - and can leave your arms with an asymmetrical appearance.
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| Anaesthesia | General | ||||||||
| Length of surgery | 2 hours | ||||||||
| Total length of stay | 6 days (2 nights clinic, 4 nights private apartment) | ||||||||
| Discomfort | Mild to moderate. Anticipate 2-5 days of prescription pain medication. | ||||||||
| Bruising | Is rare | ||||||||
| Bandages | Will be removed in 7 days. You will wear elastic ´sleaves´ for several weeks | ||||||||
| Stitches | Absorbable | ||||||||
| Back to work | 2 weeks after the surgery | ||||||||
| Driving | Can be resumed after 2 weeks | ||||||||
| Final result | Will be seen after the scars have matured, which will be about six months | ||||||||
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With arm lifting abroad you will save up to 50% of UK prices, and the quality of the cosmetic operation will be the same or even higher.
Our cosmetic surgeons are senior consultants - they are fully accredited in plastic surgery, and are on the specialist register of cosmetic surgeons. They use the latest techniques. We provide excellent post-operative care. Our aim is your comfort - no pain, no sickness. You stay two nights after the surgery at the cosmetic clinic with full medical care (in most clinics you usually have to leave the hospital after one night, even with drains etc.) and full board.
Personalised care. Our care is tailored according to your needs.
You can also take your partner / friend with you to the clinic.
We will arrange everything for you so that you do not have to worry about anything. All is included in the price (a driver waiting for you at the airport to take you to the clinic, accommodation at our beautiful private apartment (an equivalent of a four star hotel), with an English Sky TV in every room, wireless internet and English landline from which you can make phone calls free of charge to any UK/EU landline, transport from the hotel to the clinic and back so that the plastic surgeon can do the routine check-up, taxi to the airport, and many more).
The number of happy clients is virtually 100%, and rate of all complications is 0.3% i.e. extremely low.
We understand that going for a cosmetic surgery abroad is a big decision and you may have a lot of questions related to the travelling, accommodation and procedures.
Please look at previously asked questions or please do not hestiate to ask any other questions you might have.
Arm Lifting - previously asked questions| COMBINED SURGERIES | PACKAGE PRICE | SAVE | ||
| Arm Lifting | £2200 |
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£4500 | £-750 |