Arm reduction (Brachioplasty)
Brachioplasty – an arm lift to reshape your upper arm – can help remove sagging skin and fat to provide a toned appearance. It involves tissue being excised from your arm as well as liposuction to remove excess fat.
What to expect
Duration
A brachioplasty (arm reduction) procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes around two to three hours. You may be able to go home on the same day or require an overnight stay in hospital.
Recovery
Post surgery you will be given a compression garment to wear for up to six weeks.
Before going home from hospital, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings.
You may be able to resume light duties and activities from two weeks after the procedure and are likely to be able to return to work after two weeks. You should avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for at least four to six weeks after your surgery.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of brachioplasty (arm lift) with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
At the consultation, you will be shown the scar patterns to be expected.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
When can I drive post surgery?
You may return to driving after two to four weeks but the legal test that you would need to satisfy is that you are able to be in control of the vehicle and perform an emergency stop. Further advice should be sought from your insurer as to when they are happy for you to begin driving.
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