Is designed to remove excess fat and loose or sagging skin from the upper (under) arm area, to create a firmer more youthful looking arm contour. Liposuction can also be done in conjunction.
Best Candidates
- Men and women that have excess loose skin and tissue thickening in the upper arm (underarm Triceps region)
Hospital Consultation
During your consult with the surgeon at the Hospital the surgeon will review your medical history and after examination and discussions, the surgeon will make a determination of the procedure what will be more effective or required. (Men and Women over 55 years may have to undergo a pre-surgery laboratory tests).
Procedure
Incisions in the skin of the upper arm are made to excise the excess skin and fat from the area. The skin is then stretched and stitched together. Men and women with firm skin in most areas, that have arms that are out of proportion, may be better suited to Liposuction.
Time: 2 - 4 hours (depending on the patient and procedure)
Anaesthesia: General
Hospitalisation: 1 Night
Time Away: Allow for at least 10+ days in Thailand for appointment, surgery, recovery, post op care, checkup/s and followup/s
Pre Surgery Care
- Important to be as close as possible to your ideal weight prior to surgery
- Avoid all prescribed and over the counter medications (unless specified by your Medical Practitioner), aspirin including: vitamins, herbs, supplements, red wine and smoking for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. Panadol is acceptable
- Plan to have enough time off for surgery and recovery particularly if other procedures are incorporated
Post Surgery & Care
- Follow your surgeons post surgical instructions
- Pain is dependent upon the extent of work done and your general health and wellbeing. Every individual is unique and will have different recovery rates and pain thresholds. Pain medication and antibiotics are prescribed
- Depending on the technique used drains /sutures will be removed in 2 - 10 Days
- Avoid initially and then limit exposure to; any steam, saunas, swimming, soaking in water in general, and direct exposure to sunlight to all surgical sites, for several months to achieve the best possible scar results
- Compression garment to be worn to hold the shape of skin and tissue for as long as your surgeon instructs
Recovery time
- Most patients are up and about with care in a couple of days
- Some Bruising may happen: 2 weeks Swelling: up to 4 weeks
- Normal Activities: 2 - 4 weeks
- Strenuous activity: 3 - 6 weeks
Results
Firmer, more defined upper arm or "no more tuckshop arms" |
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