Doctors advise many women with excess fat and skin on their arms to have an arm lift. However, one key question that these women ask is how long the scars are likely to be. After all, a brachioplasty is a major procedure carried out under a general anesthetic. It involves the cutting away of the fat and skin on the underhang of the arm. Surgeons must make large incisions to do this. When these heal, they can form scars. Therefore, it isn’t too surprising that prospective patients have some concerns.
The Basics of Brachioplasty Scarring
At one time, arm lifts involved huge incisions that ran the entire length of the upper arm. This made the procedure only really worthwhile for those who were desperate for shapely arms. Luckily, technology has moved on considerably since those days. Now, surgeons have developed new surgical techniques, and there is much better scar care. Both these mean that brachioplasty scars can be shorter and softer in appearance. Today, a skilled cosmetic surgeon will use cutting-edge techniques to ensure the incision is as small as possible.
Patients with excessive sagging of the underarm skin will require an arm lift to improve the appearance of their arms. This will require surgeons to make longer incisions. But a talented surgeon will ensure he or she places these incisions carefully on the inside of the arm. When cared for properly, the resulting scars will fade with time. They should then be only slightly visible if you lift your arms.
Is There An Option with Less Scarring?
A brachioplasty is certainly the best option for someone with a lot of excess skin hanging under her arms. Unfortunately, liposuction cannot remove the skin, only excess fat. But for some patients with saggy arms, the good news is that the latest lipo techniques may help.
Dr. Su, Artlipo’s expert in liposuction, has developed the cutting-edge Celebrity Arms technique. This involves the patient moving her arm and tensing her muscles as he works. As a result, he can achieve a closer and more sculpted result. Dr. Su can remove the maximum amount of fat and create a toned look for the arms. This procedure can also help to tighten the skin to a remarkable degree. This means that for some patients with excess arm fat and a moderate amount of excess skin, liposuction will suffice. The Celebrity Arms procedure can produce impressive results for women who surgeons may have otherwise advised to have a brachioplasty. The great benefit of the Celebrity Arms technique is that it is far less invasive than a brachioplasty. It also requires much smaller incisions, so the risk of scarring is much lower.
Could I Benefit from Liposuction of the Arms?
Dr. Su will advise you as to whether you are a suitable candidate for arm lipo. As an expert in liposuction, he can give you professional guidance to help you decide. In some cases, patients will require both an arm lift and liposuction. Contact us today to learn more and arrange a consultation
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
