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Arm Liposuction Procedures
What is the procedure and who is it suitable for?
Most liposuction on the arms is done in the upper arm area and is carried out as day surgery usually using a local anaesthetic. However, should there be a need to remove and tighten a large amount of skin, it would be carried out under general anaesthetic and would involve a longer amount of hospitalisation.
To carry out the procedure a thin cannula is inserted into the arm, through several small incisions made in inconspicuous places usually under the arm. The cannula is then used to suck out the fat after breaking it up.
This surgery is not suitable for everyone but the results are very good for those who undergo this procedure and it is now a common thing to have done. It is almost always carried out on women although some men do undergo treatment and most cosmetic surgeons are happy and experienced in dealing with both.
Why have it done?
Any fat or sagging skin on the upper arms can make a person feel self-conscious when wearing any garment with short sleeves and this surgery can improve that dramatically. There are few overweight people who want this surgery and most people get to a normal weight before seeking help in this way.
Many people who have lost a lot of weight still have sagging skin and fat deposits in the top of their arms which exercise alone will not remove. These people often have fat and skin removed and a general tightening of the whole area.
The surgery itself is low-risk and it can give very positive results by performing liposuction around the entire arm. This removes the weight of fat on the skin resulting in a return to normal elasticity.
What are the recovery times involved?
After the liposuction surgery you will not be able to lift anything heavy for a few days. There is a need for the arms to be drained after surgery but this usually last no more than 48 hours after the operation. It is also usual for moderate compression dressings to be applied for a few days after surgery as it is normal for the area of the surgery to swell and be painful. Medication can be given to relieve this as it can take some weeks before the swelling goes completely although there is normally a significant improvement within a few days. Taking plenty of rest afterwards will help the body heal more quickly.
Are there any side effects from this surgery?
The only common problem associated with this surgery is the excessive removal of fat. A thin layer of subcutaneous fat should remain as it can leave a lumpy appearance if not which can be made much worse by any substantial weight gain.