Arm lift in Tunisia
As part of the silhouette surgery, the arm lift is a procedure aimed at firming and tightening the skin of the arms. Usually, the procedure involves sagging skin due to age (known as "skin ptosis") or significant weight loss. The objective of the Tunisia arm lift is to remove excess skin, reduce the underlying fat infiltration and redrape the whole.
The size and location of the scar induced by the surgical operation depends on the extent of skin distension and the type of intervention chosen.
This operation may be motivated by an aesthetic discomfort (crumpled appearance of the arm) but also functional (discomfort to mobility, difficulty in dressing).
Arm plasty must be adapted to the patient's morphology. The amount of excess fat cannot be the only criterion taken into account by the surgeon. During the consultation, he will examine the condition of the skin and its ability to retract, in order to determine the areas to be treated.
Arm lift Achievement
Before the intervention
A standard blood test will be required and no aspirin-containing medication will be taken for 10 days prior to the procedure.
Intervention
This operation is performed under general anesthesia and usually lasts 1 hour and a half. Like any surgery, an arm plasty induces visible scarring. The location and length of the scar depends on the extent of skin distension and the type of surgery chosen:
In case of limited skin slackening or excess fat located in the upper and inner part of the arm, surgical techniques allow to limit the visibility of the scar keeping it to the armpit area.
In case of more significant slackening, it may be necessary to lower the scar a few centimeters along the arm. The scar is then hidden by short-sleeved clothing.
If the slackening is present all over the arm, a larger visible scar is necessary to obtain a satisfactory and long-lasting result. Indeed, the scar can extend from the armpit to the elbow on the back and inner part of the arm.
In case of simple excess fat, especially if it is located in the area below the biceps, it is not necessary to resort to an arm plasty. Lipoplasty or liposuction can achieve the desired result.
Post-surgery results of an arm lift
The postoperative consequences of a facelift or arm plasty are generally simple. Patients mainly feel sensations of pulling and twitching. Appropriate treatments (analgesics) are then prescribed to relieve this discomfort. A 24-hour hospital stay is usually necessary.
An arm lift induces bruising that usually disappears within 8 to 21 days. The appearance of edema (swelling of the skin) is also normal. This gradually disappears until it disappears within 10 to 20 days.
The scar generally appears dewy during the first three months following the operation. It is then protected from the sunand gradually fades from the 3rd month for 6 to 12 months. The duration of healing depends on the properties of each patient's tissue.
After three weeks, it is possible to resume normal activities of daily living. Sports can be resumed gradually from the 4th week following the procedure.
The final result of the arm lift can be appreciated within 6 to 12 months after the surgery. It remains stable over time depending on the quality of the skin.
