The first step on the way to firm upper arms is a detailed consultation with our specialists in Düsseldorf. After a brief examination, we will discuss your personal treatment goals in detail. We will then explain the various surgical procedures to you in detail and develop an individual treatment plan to realize your wishes as quickly as possible.
The actual operation usually takes a maximum of 120 minutes. Analgosedation (= twilight sleep) in combination with local anesthesia is normally sufficient. However, general anesthesia can also be used for complex procedures or if you wish. In both cases, we will keep you with us for a while after the operation to rule out any complications. As a rule, however, both the anesthesia and the upper arm lift itself are well tolerated, so that you can usually leave our clinic in Düsseldorf on the same day. Please note, however, that you will not be able to drive for approximately 24 hours due to the medication administered and will need to be picked up by an accompanying person.
Although an upper arm lift is a routine procedure at our clinic in Düsseldorf, it often involves the removal of large amounts of body tissue, which requires one or more long incisions. Unfortunately, this means that scars cannot be completely avoided. However, thanks to their many years of experience, our surgeons make the incisions so precisely and suture the skin so skillfully that scarring is reduced as far as possible. With appropriate care at home, the traces of the operation are barely noticeable after a while.
However, the results of an upper arm lift are clearly visible. When the surgical wounds have healed completely after around three to six months, you will be amazed at your arms: youthful, firm skin and a well-proportioned, slim shape will give your self-confidence a breath of fresh air.
If there is not only an excess of skin and connective tissue on your upper arms, but also too much fatty tissue, we can also combine an upper arm lift with liposuction (= liposuction) at our clinic in Düsseldorf.
The first step is to skillfully sculpt your arms by suctioning out fat deposits. The skin is then stretched over this new silhouette and the excess is removed – helping you to achieve perfect upper arms in just one treatment appointment.
The basic principle of an upper arm lift at Aesthetify in Düsseldorf is usually always the same: a spindle-shaped piece of skin including connective tissue is removed through two long incisions on the inside of the upper arm, and the incision edges are then sutured together. However, depending on your treatment goals and physiological requirements, additional incisions are usually made:
In this procedure, our specialists remove additional tissue in the armpit region, whereby the resulting suture is attached to the main incision in a T-shape – hence the name. This technique ensures that the transition to the underarm area is as even and inconspicuous as possible.
As with the T-lift, the main incision is supplemented by a second tissue removal in the armpit area. The L-shaped arrangement improves blood circulation and can therefore accelerate the healing process.
This technique is mainly used when there is a particularly large amount of excess tissue in the elbow region. This is removed by a third skin removal, resulting in a suture that resembles an S at the end.
As with any major surgical procedure at our clinic in Düsseldorf, there are a few things you should consider in advance when having an upper arm lift. In this way, you can further minimize the risks and promote an optimal healing process:
As a rule, you can leave our clinic in Düsseldorf on the same day after an upper arm lift – but please only with an accompanying person, as you are not yet fit to drive after twilight sleep or general anesthesia. In rare exceptional cases, we may keep you with us for one night for observation.
When you are back at home, you can actively contribute to rapid, successful wound healing with a few simple measures:
The specialists responsible for upper arm lifts at our clinic in Düsseldorf are all experienced specialists who are supported by a highly qualified surgical team. This allows us to reduce the risks associated with any surgical procedure as much as possible.
Nevertheless, side effects and unexpected problems can never be completely prevented. The most common side effects of an operation include bruising and swelling, but wound infections can also occur in rare cases. However, these symptoms can usually be treated easily and subside quickly.
An upper arm lift involves long incisions and the removal of a large amount of body tissue. It can therefore take several months for the resulting surgical wounds to heal completely.
However, this does not mean that you should be confined to bed during this time. You should actually take it easy and rest for at least a week. Light activities such as walking are possible again afterwards, but you should continue to put as little strain as possible on your arms. You should refrain from sport for about six weeks.
Of course, we are available to you at any time during the entire recovery process should any questions or complications arise.
The unwanted excess tissue on the upper arms is usually the result of genetic and age-related tissue weakness. However, environmental influences such as UV radiation or individual lifestyle also have an impact – rapid and significant weight fluctuations are particularly problematic.
The good news is that if you avoid these weight changes, the effect of an upper arm lift usually lasts a lifetime.
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