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As the human body ages our skin becomes
looser and less elastic, causing it to droop and sag. One of the
most common places this effect of aging is seen is the upper
arm. A growing number of men and women are having a procedure
called brachioplasty performed to reverse this. Brachioplasty
tightens and reforms the muscles of the upper arm into a more
attractive shape.
This procedure starts with a small
incision within the inside of the arm. The incision starts at
the elbow and travels up to the armpit. The surgeon can then
remove any excess skin. After the skin has been separated from
the underlying tissue, the muscle is reshaped and reformed to
better retain its shape. If needed, the doctor may choose to
perform liposuction. The result will be a firmer and more
attractively sculpted arm.
Depending on the procedure the recovery
time from this operation can be somewhat of an extended process.
If both arms are operated on, then the patient must have
assistance during the first few days after the surgery. Both
arms must be immobilized to ensure proper healing. |
