Arm Lift

Tulsa Cosmetic Surgery Body Contouring Arm Lift

What is an arm lift?

An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excessive skin or fatty deposits to achieve better contouring. It effectively tones and tightens the arms almost instantly. In some cases, liposuction is combined with the arm lift to remove additional fatty deposits in the upper arms. An arm lift is often performed to correct sagging or hanging flesh after patients have lost substantial amounts of weight. Others may opt for the procedure if they can’t seem to get rid of the loose skin beneath their arms or to remove skin that has been damaged by the sun.

 

Ideal patients for an Arm Lift

A good arm lift candidate is someone who has lost a lot of weight and is unable to tighten or tone the loose flesh beneath their arms. Older women with an accumulation of excess flesh can also benefit from the surgery.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for brachioplasty or an arm lift procedure, schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Should you and Dr. Whitlock agree that the surgery can help, he will patiently answer all of your questions and our staff will review payment option plans with you.

 

A quick overview of the arm lift procedure

An Arm Lift generally takes about a couple of hours to perform. A local anesthesia or general anesthesia may be used. An incision is made on either the back or inside of the arm, generally from just under the arm to the elbow. In cases where excessive flesh is removed, the incision may run from the elbow to beneath the arm and include part of the chest. Once the excess skin is cut away, the remaining skin is tightened and sewn.

 

What to expect after the surgery

The sutures are removed after about two weeks if they haven’t already dissolved. Expect to experience some bruising, swelling and pain after the surgery. Dr. Whitlock will prescribe a pain medication to offer some relief. Swelling generally subsides after a couple of weeks.

Arm Lift patients usually can shower about a week following the surgery and are permitted to resume normal work activities after two weeks. However, any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least four weeks.

Dr. Whitlock will provide you with preoperative directions to reduce the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection. Patients are advised to stop taking certain medicines (such as NSAIDs or aspirin) or to quit smoking or drinking. Eating a diet high in protein can also speed up recovery.

Brachioplasty risks can include scarring, numbness, clotting, infection, and swelling. However, if you follow the preoperative instructions, the foregoing risks are rare.

An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excessive skin or fatty deposits to achieve better contouring. Many women wish to have the perfectly tones, and slightly chiseled arms. What we perceive to be perfect may not be achievable. Many times, after extreme weight gain, and then weight loss, we will have excessive amounts of loose skin. No amount of dieting and weightlifting will get rid of the extra skin. That is where a brachioplasty performed by Tulsa cosmetic surgery will come in handy. It effectively tones and tightens the arms almost instantly. In some cases, liposuction is combined with the arm lift to remove additional fatty deposits in the upper arms. An arm lift is often performed to correct sagging or hanging flesh after patients have lost substantial amounts of weight. Others may opt for the procedure if they can’t seem to get rid of the loose skin beneath their arms or to remove skin that has been damaged by the sun. It could even prove to be a healthy way to prevent skin cancer from harmful rays of the sun.

If you have embarked on the journey to a healthier, slimmer you, there is no doubt about it, that you most likely lost some weight. Ideal and a good arm lift candidate is someone who has lost a lot of weight and is unable to tighten or tone the loose flesh beneath their arms. Older women with an accumulation of excess flesh can also benefit from the surgery. Because over time, our skin loses the collagen which makes our skin elastic. Without normal collagen amounts, our skin begins to sag and hang, those producing the loose and excess skin underneath arms. The Tulsa cosmetic surgery center is the perfect place to have this operation. Especially if you find yourself to be the perfect candidate.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for brachioplasty or an arm lift procedure, schedule an appointment for a free consultation. You can schedule this free consultation by calling our staff directly from the phone number provided on our website. In some cases, this particular procedure through Tulsa cosmetic surgery center may not be necessary. However, should you and Dr. Whitlock agree that the surgery can help, he will patiently answer all of your questions and our staff will then review payment option plans with you.

When performing this procedure, even Tulsa cosmetic surgery professionals find that an Arm Lift generally takes about a couple of hours to perform. We want to make sure you are comfortable and feeling relaxed. Which is why a local anesthesia or general anesthesia may be used. An incision is made on either the back or inside of the arm, generally from just under the arm to the elbow. In cases where excessive flesh is removed, the incision may run from the elbow to beneath the arm and include part of the chest.

Once the excess skin is cut away, the remaining skin is tightened and sewn. That is how we tighten, contour, and sculpt your arms. If you have any questions regarding what type of anesthesia is used, or regarding this procedure and the post Tulsa cosmetic surgery routine, you can discuss these concerns after you and Dr. Whitlock have decided to move forward with the operation.

After about two weeks, the Tulsa cosmetic surgery surgeons will remove the sutures if they haven’t already dissolved. There will be some bruising as well as minimal pain, swelling or other side effects after the procedure. Dr. Whitlock will prescribe a pain medication to assist in offering some relief. Swelling generally subsides after a couple of weeks, but if it continues longer than a few weeks, consult Dr. Whitlock or your local physician.

Following the week of your surgery, Tulsa cosmetic surgery specialists allow you to shower, as well as resuming to your normal work, or home life activities, after two weeks. Arm Lift patients usually can shower about a week following the surgery and are permitted to resume normal work activities after two weeks. However, any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least four weeks. It may cause extreme pain, swelling or other discomfort if you do not wait for your body to heal properly.

Before you head to the Tulsa cosmetic surgery center for your procedure, Dr. Whitlock will provide you with preoperative directions and instructions to reduce the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection. Patients are advised to stop taking certain medicines (such as NSAIDs or aspirin) or to quit smoking or drinking. When your health is in its prime, it can aid in a speedy recovery. Eating a diet high in protein can also speed up recovery. If you follow all the instructions provided to you, you can greatly decrease your chances of swelling, irritation, clotting, scarring and numbness. If you follow Dr. Whitlock’s instructions the chances of these side affects are very unlikely.

You will find the Tulsa cosmetic surgery center located in Tulsa Oklahoma. If you need directions or feel lost please feel free to call our direct number with any questions, concerns, or with a time to schedule your free consultation. We understand that having a procedure like brachioplasty can change your whole outlook on your body. We want you to feel confident in wearing your favorite short sleeve shirts once again. You will no longer feel the need to hide arms because of the excessive amounts of skin, or fat located on your arms. With the right amount of exercise and a healthy diet, you can enjoy slender, beautifully sculpted and contoured arms for many years to come. Remember that the Tulsa cosmetic surgery center is the place for you! Dr. Whitlock and his team are highly skilled, and motivated individuals. They will get the job done. They enjoy being able to bring joy and confidence to many men and women all over the Tulsa and Broken Arrow Oklahoma area.

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Whitlock Cosmetic Center

8913 S Yale Ave, Suite 200
Tulsa, OK 74137
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