A toned upper arm, that is in proportion to the forearm can set your clothes off perfectly; the arms, however are one of the areas in your body that are very resistant to exercise or dieting.
If you are stuck with bulging arms, you might find that the fat accumulated there is very hard to reduce.
Microcanalicular Liposuction
Arm liposuction is generally a short procedure performed under tumescent or local anaesthesia and sedation. It involves tiny cuts in hidden areas around your armpit and elbow and is done using very slim tubes (3 – 4 mm).
Laser or VASER assisted Liposuction
Laser assisted liposuction or Smart Lipo has fallen out of fashion as it is not as effective as other techniques. VASER assisted Liposuction is useful for redo cases but does not give extra tightening.
BodyTite Morpheus8 Arm Lift
This is the technology we use at Reforme Medical, the BodyTite is a FDA approved technology that can very safely heat up the fibroseptal network which is the tissue that tightens skin. This along with simultaneous use liposuction and Morpheus8 can give results that in some patients can replace the need for surgery.
Surgical Arm Lift or Brachioplasty
The arm tuck, Brachioplasty or lift is performed when there is excess skin with or without excess fat around the upper arm. Brachioplasty is generally combined with liposuction and can be done under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.
An accurate estimate of the costs is only possible after an in-clinic consultation with Dr Prashant. We charge a £50 deposit to secure your consultation with Dr Prashant, this amount will be deducted from the costs of the treatment you go on to have at our clinic.
Disclaimer – Prices mentioned are just indicative of current average price ranges for the treatment. You will need an in-clinic consultation for a quote applicable to you. Also note that prices are subject to change, please contact a member of the team to confirm the current price range.
What is the recovery time required after arm liposuction?
You can generally expect to go back to work in 4–5 days, the only downtime with arm liposuction is the swelling that ensues on the hands, fingers and forearm. In most patients, this settles down over the first few days, but in some cases, it can persist for a week or more.
Can I see arm liposuction before and after results?
While the results you can expect will be personalised to your problem, you can see the before and after results in our gallery section.
What are liposuction disadvantages?
There are very few disadvantages to liposuction, making it one of the most popular Cosmetic Surgeries around the world. Done by an expert, it can give safe, predictable and noticeable results.
Is there a non-surgical treatment instead of liposuction upper arms?
Non-surgical techniques such as Coolsculpting, SculpSure, Vanquish, Klybella can be offered as alternative treatments if you are not keen on having minimally invasive surgery. The drawback of these techniques is that they need multiple sittings, and are not very predictable as they all rely on the body to take away the fat after breaking the fat cell either with cold or hot temperature or with chemicals. In Liposuction, the fat is instantly and permanently removed from the affected area, giving you results that are predictable and long lasting (as long as a healthy lifestyle is followed and your weight remains largely stable.
What can I expect after an arm lift?
You will find that the arms, forearms, hands & fingers will swell up, especially if you don’t follow the instructions to elevate them. This swelling is generally the worst after three days post op and thereafter, it starts reducing. You will also find that it is hard to bend the elbows and that you are not allowed to raise your arm above 90 degrees.
How do the Brachioplasty scars look?
The scar of the arm lift varies between individuals and generally, extends through the length of the flabbiness and extra skin. All scars will take about a year to mature and are designed to be hidden in the shadow of the arm when your arm is by your side.
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