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The arms are an area of the body that we look at more and more. Toned and well toned with a smooth, soft and firm skin is the goal we all have.
Due to age or significant weight loss (due to overweight E65) or post-bariatric surgery (Z98.84) the skin may sag, cellulite may appear and lead to aging, poorly defined and irregular arms.
There are several options to rejuvenate the arm.
The brachioplasty or arm lift is a surgery that involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the arm to adjust it as much as possible to the anatomy. Depending on the excess skin, the scar can be designed in the armpit or longitudinally on the inner side of the arm.
The procedure is performed under general or local anesthesia and sedation with a duration of less than 2 hours. The postoperative period does not prevent the arms from moving but it is necessary to wear sleeves for a minimum of a month and a half. These special sleeves prevent the arms from swelling more than they should and keep the structures in place.
El Dr. Guillermo Rodríguez Márquez es especialista en Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética, con una destacada trayectoria internacional en España y el Reino Unido. Licenciado en Medicina por la Universitat de Barcelona, se formó en Cirugía Plástica en el Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Es Fellow del European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery y posee un Máster en Dirección y Gestión Sanitaria.
Ha trabajado en hospitales de referencia como el University Hospital of Birmingham NHS y el Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, especializándose en cirugía de la mano y miembro superior. En España, formó parte del Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, donde dirigió la Unidad de Cirugía Plástica Infantil.
The duration of an arm lift can vary according to the degree of flaccidity and the type of technique used. In general, the procedure can last between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the case. The recovery time is usually a few weeks, and it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions to ensure proper recovery.
To treat flaccidity of the arms, there are several options of aesthetic medicine treatments. One of the most common is radiofrequency treatment, which helps tighten the skin and stimulate collagen production to improve skin firmness. Laser or focused ultrasound treatments can also be used to achieve a reduction of sagging in the area.
Another option is the arm lift, a plastic surgery in which excess skin and fat is removed from the arms to achieve a more toned and youthful appearance. This technique can be combined with liposuction in the area to further enhance the results.
In general, the scar from an arm lift is placed on the inside of the arm and extends from the armpit to the elbow. Although the scar is usually quite discreet and can be hidden with clothing, it is important to note that there will always be a visible mark.
To minimize the appearance of the scar, it is important to carefully follow postoperative instructions, such as keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding sun exposure and using special scar creams.
