Fast weight loss and/or postbariatric surgery can result with saggy arm; thus may give the patient not only visual but also functional and psychological consquences. The sags in the arm are resistant to diet and sports. Surgery is often the solution to this problem. The majority of arm aesthetic operations are performed in the so-called upper arm, but people often avoid operations with the fear of leaving very visible scars. A tight and stretched arm anatomy is obtained with arm stretching (brachioplasty). It can be planned alone or in combination with other surgeries.
Surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts between 1-2 hours. An average one-night hospital stay is usually enough and a garment is worn for 1 month. In the surgery, drooping, excess skin and subcutaneous fat tissue are discharged; since important structures need to be protected, this surgery should be performed by a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. A straight incision along the arm or a L or T-shaped incision extending under the arm may give the best outcome up to the deformity. Liposuction is mostly added to this surgery and it provides additional benefit in achieving more successful results in shaping. Movement limitation is important for 1-2 weeks after this operation. It is very important for the safety of the seams to stay away from active work for a while. Consult your physician for expectation and pre-operative preparation.
