Arm lift in Türkiye

Arm lift, sometimes called humeroplasty, is a type of plastic surgery that treats sagging lower arms by reducing excess skin, tightening and smoothing the tissues, and removing excess fat. It can make the arms more symmetrical and defined

Genetics and aging play a role in the development of loose skin, and losing a lot of weight can cause excess skin. Regardless of the cause of sagging skin, there are several things to keep in mind when considering an arm lift.

Preparing for the operation?

Steps can be taken in the weeks and months leading up to surgery to make an arm lift safer and more effective. For example, quitting smoking one to two months before surgery can significantly reduce the risk of complications.

A common complication associated with smoking is slow wound healing, which increases the risk of infection. Work with your doctor to come up with a smoking cessation plan before surgery. Several weeks before the arm lift, the doctor provides an assessment of the surgical situation.

Where the doctor makes sure that the patient is ready for surgery by reviewing the medical history and the current condition of the patient. This is a good time to ask and share any questions or concerns the patient has about an arm lift.

The medical team begins by checking for any medical conditions that might make the surgery risky.

Preoperative evaluation may include:

• Laboratory analyzes
• Chest x-ray
• Electrocardiogram
• A prescription for pre-operative medications
• Adjusting the dose of current medications and supplements

The results of the doctor’s evaluation help determine the safest approach to surgery. You should also stop taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), two weeks before surgery.

during an arm lift operation ?

The doctor begins by drawing operation lines on the arm where the incisions are made on the day of surgery. There are several ways to perform arm raises, but the most common are those that involve incisions on the inside or back of the arm. Other options include an incision in the armpit or an incision running from above the elbow to the armpit.

Then the patient is given local or general anesthesia depending on the surgical method chosen by the doctor. Guided by the drawings he left on the patient’s arm, the doctor tightens or reshapes the tissue. He then pulls the skin back over the tissue and sews the wound.

The doctor may use liposuction if there are pockets of extra fat that may make it difficult to fully heal in the arm. The entire procedure is usually done within three hours. After the surgery, the patient needs someone to drive him home and stay with him to make sure there are no problems.

Risks of arm lift surgery

As with all surgeries, an arm lift involves some risks in addition to pain and infection.

After the operation, the patient may suffer from:

• severe bleeding
• permanent scarring
• fluid buildup
• Damage to nerves, muscles or blood vessels
• death of adipose tissue

General anesthesia also carries its own risks, including:

• confusion
• Pneumonia
• heart attack
• brain attack
• Death in rare cases

A very small percentage of people remain partially awake under general anesthesia. Potential risks should be reviewed with the doctor so that he can know how to identify them and get treatment.

Recovery after an arm lift procedure

 The patient wears a compression garment to control swelling while recovering from surgery. The doctor may also insert a temporary drainage tube into the arm to drain any fluid or blood that builds up after surgery.

And the doctor gives post-operative care instructions to take home. This includes how to care for your wound, what medications to take and when, warning signs to look for, and a schedule for follow-up appointments.

It is also important to avoid smoking while recovering from an arm lift. Because smoking slows the healing process, which increases the risk of permanent scarring or infection.

The patient should be able to return to work or school and resume some activities within two weeks. He should be able to return to a normal level of activity within six weeks.

You should tell your doctor about any pain or problems with movement after the initial recovery period.

Arm lift results

As it involves the same risks as other surgeries, the results of the operation can also be improved by following the doctor’s instructions before and after the surgery. Patients eventually lose some structure over time due to advancing age.

FAQs

What medical conditions make an arm lift risky?

In general, there are many conditions that make elective surgeries, and plastic surgery in particular, riskier.

Arm lift should never be done to smokers. As with all elective plastic surgery procedures, all tobacco products (including nicotine gum and e-cigarettes) should be stopped four to six weeks before surgery.

Patients with a history of “connective tissue disorders” may not be good candidates because the procedure involves extensive incisions, and these patients have a history of poor tissue quality as well as healing difficulties. Similarly, patients who take long-term oral steroids for medical conditions will not be good candidates for an arm lift.

Who are good candidates for an arm lift?

They are healthy non-smokers who suffer from sagging skin on the inside and back of the arms.

Patients who have lost a significant amount of weight should maintain a stable weight for at least six months before considering arm lift surgery or other body contouring procedures.

Will there be any kind of scars? If so, will these scars heal?

This is the most important consideration for this procedure which is the wide scars which are somewhat difficult to hide.

Although there is a minimal scarring technique for arm lift surgery, this technique is limited to patients whose skin is loose on the upper back arm near the armpit. Where short-sleeved shirts can easily hide them!

The most traditional arm lift scar typically runs from the armpit to the elbow. It is either on the back of the arm or on the inside, against the chest wall. Therefore, the scar is longer and somewhat difficult to hide in short-sleeved shirts.

However, for healthy patients who do not smoke, the scars should heal well and fade over time. Protecting the scars from sun exposure with sunscreen or long sleeves is key to helping the scars become as light as possible.

Arm lift in Türkiye

The arm lift operation in Türkiye is carried out with high professionalism, and the Turkish doctors are generally distinguished by the real competence in the cosmetic field, but with that! The patient must carefully search for the appropriate service provider, view the information, ask about the doctor and his experience, and see examples of his previous operations.

Accordingly, we encourage you to contact REHABTÜRK HEALTHCARE PROVIDER NETWORK to obtain all information and details and to ensure that you receive the operation at the hands of the most skilled doctors working in this field.

How can I book an arm lift in Türkiye?

• Free medical support on the phone: You will have a dedicated representative for your health condition who is always ready to answer your questions.
• Free consultation with a specialist doctor: Your medical representative will consult with a number of doctors and hospitals to find the best possible treatments.
• Free travel visa arrangement: We will contact the embassy in your country to assist you in obtaining a visa to visit Türkiye.
• Free itinerary planning: We will create a schedule for your medical trip to Türkiye.
• Free translation of documents and reports: We will translate medical documents and reports into Turkish on your behalf.
• Free support and monitoring: We will monitor the stages of treatment and be by your side every step of the way.
• Free instant translation: We will be with you during the treatment stages to provide translation between you and the medical team.
• Free accommodation and transportation coordination: We will book accommodation for you and your companions in Türkiye, along with transportation services.

Contact REHABTÜRK doctors for more information about the procedure and to evaluate your medical condition.

 Ask for a free consultation.