Surgical Weight Loss and Arm Lift
When an individual goes through a surgical procedure for weight loss, a lot of weight is being lost from different areas of the body. One of the areas that loses a lot of weight and then sags are the arms. The skin sags and starts to catch up on clothes and this leads to development of dermatitis and other skin irritation problems.
The surgeon provides a list of things that need to be followed before the arm lift procedure is undertaken. This includes quitting smoking, quit taking different medications before procedure, etc. These instructions need to be followed closely and reported to the surgeon regularly.
This procedure usually takes about one to three hours to complete. The individual is given intravenous sedation as well as a local anaesthetic. The extent of incision varies among different individuals. If there is a lot of sagging skin, then the extent of incisions will vary. On the other hand if there is a minimal amount sagging, then the weight loss surgeon will give small incisions at the angles of the upper arms and arm pit.
With increased weight loss, a lot of skin needs to be removed. In order to achieve that the surgeon gives incisions that moves along the elbow, arm pit and then runs its course on the side of the chest. The types and the needs of the incisions varies depending upon the sagging.
Individuals who have lost a lot of weight through gastric band surgery will definitely need more extensive arm lift surgery. It is better to have a consultation with the surgeon before undergoing the arm lift procedure. A lot of questions are being answered and a proper plan is chalked out. Best of all, the surgeon and the individual are both on the same page.