Brachioplasty – Arm Stretching
What is Brachioplasty – Arm stretching?
Arm stretching is the surgical procedure for the correction of the prolapse of the arm area from the elbow to the axillary cavity. The excess fat and sagging skin tissue which lead to winging sometimes from the axillary cavity to the elbow are removed by the surgical procedures. As a contour surgery that improves the body image, Brachioplasty, is often performed in patients who have lost weight suddenly and excessively after sleeve gastrectomy.
The procedures performed within body lifting are often performed simultaneously with the breast reduction, lifting and abdominoplasty. Also, regional limited liposuction and supportive silhouetteplasty can be planned for these patients.
Possible complications include the presence of clear and apparent stitch scar, asymmetry between the arms, wound healing problems and sensory changes in the arm.
Brachioplasty Technique & Process
Generally, the surgery is performed under general anesthesia and entering into the pre-operative markings. Liposuction can be combined with surgery. In patients with body lifting, the surgical trace can be extended from the elbow to the axillary cavity and from there to the chest wall.
How long does the brachioplasty last?
The surgery lasts about 1.5 hours for each of the 2 arms, and after the drain is placed on the arms (for the removal of the accumulated blood), the compressive clothes are worn (in order to provide quick recovery and avoid swelling.
The patient should not raise the arms above the shoulder level for the first few days.
Drains are removed in 24 hours, if there are stitches, the stitches are removed on the 12th day, and the compressive clothes are taken off on the 12th day.
The patient can go to work in a week later. Sports such as heavy exercises and swimming are recommended to start at least in the 2nd month.
The outcomes are permanent and satisfactory.
