Sagging in the upper arm area, particularly on the inner side between the shoulder and elbow, impairs aesthetic appearance. The most common causes of this sagging in the upper arm are weight fluctuations and gravity. When you gain weight, fat accumulation in your arm will increase, and consequently, the skin will expand.
The treatment involves removing the excess tissue. Up to a certain level, liposuction may be sufficient. However, when the skin has expanded beyond a certain threshold, treatment with liposuction alone is not feasible. This is because after removing the fat beneath the skin in this area, the skin will not contract beyond a certain level. In this case, the excess skin and fat on the inner part of the arm are surgically removed, resulting in a tighter arm contour. The most frequently asked question about arm lift surgery is whether scarring will occur. Unfortunately, yes, regardless of the technique used, some scarring will remain. The decision is yours to make. You can either continue living with sagging arms or proceed with tighter arms that have some scarring.
- The surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia.
- It takes approximately 1-2 hours on average, and you will be discharged the same day after surgery. You can return to your social activities after 2 days and resume all sports activities after 3 weeks.
