An arm lift is the surgical removal of excess skin on the upper arm where the skin laxity runs from the chest sidewall all the way down to the elbow. It is generally reserved for patients who have lost large amounts of weight.
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An arm lift is the surgical removal of excess skin on the upper arm where the skin laxity runs from the chest sidewall all the way down to the elbow. It is generally reserved for patients who have lost large amounts of weight.
Mr Fitzgerald O’Connor performs all of his surgeries himself. This operation removes excess skin from the upper arm and like other skin removal surgeries requires a trade of scars for tightness.
An arm lift is generally reserved for patients who have lost large amounts of weight who:
Find standard clothing too tight to wear on the upper arm.
Find the excess skin on the upper arm gets in the way of daily life such as exercise.
Can accept a scar that goes from the chest sidewall across the armpit and down to the elbow.
Are prepared that the skin on your dominant arm may end up looser than on the other arm.
In terms of scarring with skin removal surgery, there is a trade off between the size of scars and tightness of the skin. The tighter the skin the longer the scar.
The scar for a full arm lift is typically from the side of the chest wall across the armpit and down to the elbow. A short scar arm lift results in a shorter scar, across the hair bearing area of the armpit, because it removes less skin.
In terms of how the scars will heal and fade over time, everyone is different and the appearance will depend on skin tone, elasticity and how your skin heals.
Following the surgery you are placed in tubigrip that goes from the hand to the armpit that must be worn day and night for two weeks. This compression will reduce swelling and avoid the skin stretching and achieve a tight result.
It is important to realise that patients cannot lift their arms fully above their heads for 4 weeks after surgery so adaptaions to your daily life should be put in place prior to surgery day.
I perform all of my operations at leading London hospitals with full emergency care available. As with any surgical procedure, it's essential we discuss the risks together so you are fully informed of what you are undertaking.
While most patients experience no significant complications, potential risks include:
A Full Arm Lift costs from £8,000.
Cost includes hospital fee, surgical fee and anaesthetic fee. Pre and post consultations with Mr Fitzgerald O'Connor are also included as well as 24/7 access to a specialist plastic surgery nurse.
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