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Aging and fluctuations in weight cause underside of your upper arms to have drooping, sagging appearance. When you wear short-sleeved dress in the summer, drooping and sagging appearance of your upper arms is not good. This occurs in everybody depending upon aging with regards to arm aesthetical appearance. It also occurs especially in individuals whose weight fluctuates. In order to avoid this, arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) is carried out.

When you hold your arms parallel to the ground, the region between elbow and armpit appears loose and sagging. If there is no laxity or sag in skin, it is more convenient to perform this procedure with no surgical scars by liposuction. However, if there is laxity in skin due to aging, this method is not proper. In this case, more convenient method is to achieve old skin elasticity by removing excessive skin and fat tissue. However, as sagging and excessive skin has been removed, scar occurs in the region from which the skin has been removed. Incision should be placed on the inside of arm so that this scar cannot be seen.

Arm lift procedure at Surgery Istanbul should be made in place with proper equipment. Patient has general anesthesia in this surgery which generally lasts up to 2 hours. Length of hospital stay is 1 day. You do not feel a disturbing severe pain after surgery. You can get up within the same day. Your pains are minimized by painkillers. Swelling and bruising caused by surgery may occur in back of your arm after surgery. Swelling and bruising in your arm will fade within a few weeks and your arm will have a normal appearance. You can take a shower about 3 days after surgery. Even if recovery period vary from person to person, you recover completely between 5-7 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring somebody with along with me?

It is advisable that you bring somebody along with you to in order to assist you during your recovery. Your accommodation will sleep 4 (2 sharing a bed and 2 sharing a sofa bed) and you will be given a duplex room at the hospital to sleep your guest. If it arises that you are unable to bring somebody along with you, a member of staff will be appointed to periodically check in on you and assist you where needed.

Will I have any scarring?

Post-surgical arm and thigh lift scars are unavoidable. The surgeon will do his utmost to ensure that your incision is as discreet as possible and that scarring is kept to a minimum. As with most scars, they are likely to fade with time and become less noticeable. Post arm and thigh lift scars should be discussed In more detail during your consultation with your surgeon.

When will I be able to return home?

As recommended by our surgeon, our package will include 4 nights accommodation, in most cases this will be sufficient recovery time for it to be safe and comfortable for you to return home. Should you not deem yourself ready to return,Surgery İstanbul Cosmetic will be happy to arrange further accommodation at an extra cost, any change of flights will need to be arranged by you.

Will I see the surgeon before I return home?

You will be seen by the surgeon at least once before your return home, usually twice. In some cases it may be necessary to have drains removed. These will be in place in order to reduce swelling and make your return home more comfortable.

When can I return to work?

Most patients can return to desk or office work 2-3 weeks after surgery, however it really does depend on the individual and type of work. You should avoid heavy lifting and exercise for 6-8 weeks and refrain from driving for 2 weeks.

Can I contact you after I have returned home?

Surgery İstanbul Cosmetic will be always be available for your help and advice even after your return home. We are in constant contact with our surgeons and will be happy to contact them with your queries on your behalf. Should you wish to return for a follow up appointment we will be happy to arrange this for you. If agreed we will periodically contact you after you have returned home in order to check the progress of your recovery.

Will I need insurance?

Whilst your are in the care of the hospital you will be covered by their own insurance as well as the surgeon’s, however it is recommended that you take out further relevant travel insurance and advise them the nature of your trip.