After excessive weight gain, aging, or postbariatric surgeries, it causes loosening, cracking, and sagging of the upper arm skin. Even though many non-surgical procedures can be tried for the upper arm, surgery is considered a more effective option if the sagging is severe and skin elasticity is reduced.
The operation is a procedure that takes approximately 1.5-2 hours under general anesthesia. First, the fat tissues are absorbed by liposuction to the area. Depending on the degree of sagging of the skin, the muscle can be made under the armpit, half of all of the upper arm. The incision scar is hidden on the inner back, reducing its visibility. With proper care, relatively faint traces can remain. A drain can be placed depending on the situation. A special corset must be worn after the operation. It is desirable to use the corset for 4-6 weeks. After 1 week, it is possible to return to normal life.
The procedure can be combined with abdominal thigh stretching and fat shaping surgeries.