Arm Lift Surgery Dubai

Brachioplasty surgery in Dubai

Do you have sagging skin under your arm? Is the skin under your biceps loose and crepey? The loose skin can result from aging, weight gain, or genetics. While exercise can help strengthen and improve muscle tone in the upper arm, it will not help to reduce the amount of excess skin.

Getting Brachioplasty surgery tightens your skin, enhancing your body image and boosting your overall confidence. While it carries some risks like other surgeries, you can improve your results by seeking services from the best arm lift surgeons in Dubai.

What is Brachioplasty surgery?

Brachioplasty surgery —  also known as arm lift surgery — is a procedure performed to reduce excess skin on the upper arms. The procedure involves removing fat from the underarm area and tightening the underlying tissue. The remaining skin is relocated over the newly repositioned features to achieve a more toned appearance.

  • WHAT IS BRACHIOPLASTY?
  • Arm Lift Brachioplasty Surgery

Who is a good candidate for Brachioplasty in Dubai?

Any adult can have Brachioplasty in Dubai as long as: 

  • Your arms are sagging due to an abundance of loose skin.
  • Your arms are swollen with extra fat.
  • You are not obese.
  • Your weight is steady.
  • You’re not a smoker.
  • You’re 18+.
  • You’re in good shape, both physically and psychologically.

Arm lift procedure

Before surgery

You’ll first meet with one of Dr Tarek Aesthetics surgeons, who specializes in arm lifts. You can expect your plastic surgeon to:

  • Look over your medical records.

Prepare to disclose your present and previous medical conditions fully. Discuss any medications you’re taking or have recently taken, including over-the-counter meds, vitamins, and any procedures you’ve had.

  • Examine your health.

The doctor will examine the undersides of your upper arms to assess your treatment options. The doctor will also take photos of your arms as part of your medical record.

  • Discuss what you want.

State your reasons for considering an arm lift, as well as your desired post-procedure appearance. Make sure you are aware of both the positive and negative effects.

  • Discuss your smoking habits

Before and after surgery, your doctor will tell you to quit smoking. If you don’t follow the guidelines, your doctor may refuse to conduct the surgery because of the increased risk of complications.

Arrange for help during recovery. Make arrangements for a friend or family member to drive you home from the hospital following your procedure.

During the procedure

A series of incisions will be made on the undersides of each of your arms by your plastic surgeon. Depending on how much skin is being removed, the incisions will be either longer or more irregular in shape.

The plastic surgeon will tighten the underlying tissues and stitch them together as soon as the incisions are made. Once the new shapes have been established, extra skin will be trimmed away from your body. The incisions will be closed with stitches or surgical tape.

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After surgery

After the surgery, you’ll likely feel soreness and bruising for a few days. You’ll also experience swelling and discomfort. The complexity of the surgery will determine the time you need to recover. As your arms begin to heal, Dr. Tarek Aesthetics will provide you with information on how to properly take care of them at home.

Brachioplasty surgeries have increased due to increasing demand. However, it is important to choose the right plastic surgeon who can perform the procedure safely and effectively. At Dr. Tarek Aesthetics, we provide the best services and satisfactory results. Get in touch with us today.

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How long does it take to recover from an arm lift?

Recovery from an arm lift depends on many factors, including your age, general health, and the extent of surgery required. But in most cases, patients can return to work and regular activity within two weeks of surgery.

The first few days after surgery are often the most difficult as you will be dealing with pain and swelling. However, your surgeon should prescribe pain medications that will help keep you comfortable. A compression garment may get recommended to assist with healing and reduce swelling.

How do You prepare for an arm lift?

A surgeon will explain how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, taking or avoiding specific vitamins and medications, and having lab tests or a medical evaluation.

They will also explain the procedure in detail and provide tips on choosing the correct method. The doctor will discuss the type of anesthesia to use during surgery.

In addition, a plastic surgeon should evaluate each patient’s level of physical fitness and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors that could interfere with surgery or recovery.

Arm lift surgery in Dubai: FAQs

The best candidate for an arm lift surgery is someone who is physically healthy and cleared for surgery, and has a significant amount of excess skin on their forearms. This is mostly a result of a considerable weight loss.

During an arm lift — also known as Brachioplasty — excess fat and skin are removed in the areas between your armpit and elbow. Your doctor makes several incisions on the back or on the inside of your arm. This is done in a bid to pull back your skin over the incision area while tightening the tissue of your arm.

Following your Brachioplasty procedure, your arm may be wrapped in elastic bandages to minimize swelling. Tubes might also be placed in your arm to drain any excess fluids. Some stitches will dissolve on their own, but talk to your Mercy doctor to see if others will need to be removed manually.

Scarring is inevitable for any invasive surgery. Unlike most other plastic surgeries performed at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics, your arm is pretty much plain limiting your surgeon to how they can conceal the incisions. This means that you will have visible scarring after your surgery. 

Fortunately, these scars gradually fade off and blend with your skin color. However, it would be prudent to note that different patients scar differently, and how yours will turn out will depend on a number of issues, such as your skin type and genetics. Be sure to discuss scarring with your surgeon during the initial consultation to get a clearer picture.

The amount of skin removed is determined by how much excess skin there is. Your surgeon will discuss this with you during your initial consultation. You will be told how much skin can be realistically removed from your body and how the final results may look like. Removing too much skin puts tension on the incision and may result in separating the skin edges.

Although the skin is pulled tight during the surgery, it will loosen up once it begins to heal. Much of this is attributed to the skin elasticity which comes as a result of weight loss or gain that the patient may have gone through.

The answer to this question depends on how much excess skin and fat are to be removed. Your doctor will examine your body during your initial consultation and recommend other treatments should you need some work done on some other parts of your body.

Before the surgery, you will be required to undergo some tests to determine your candidacy for the surgery. Afterward, your doctor will advise you to stop taking certain medication some time before the surgery. 

Moreover, if you are a regular drinker or smoker, you will have to put that on hold a few days before the procedure, or as advised by your doctor. Consequently, it would be prudent to have someone that will take you back home after the surgery as you may not be in pristine condition to drive yourself back home.

Most people that undertake Brachioplasty in Dubai take about 7-10 days away from work. However, if they need to go back to more strenuous activities that involve the arm, a minimum of three weeks off is highly recommended. 

However, you should consult with your surgeon before undertaking any of such physical activities. Nevertheless, there may be some degree of swelling and stiffness that may occur during this period.