What is it ?

Brachioplasty or upper arm lifting is right for you if your upper arms have excess, loose skin or fatty deposits. If you plan to lose weight, we recommend postponing brachioplasty until you reach a stable weight.

Who is a suitable candidate for brachioplasty?

⇒ You must be 18 years of age or older
⇒ You must be healthy
⇒ The risks and benefits of the intervention must be understood.
⇒ You must be motivated for the operation, and not proceed to it under someone else's influence
⇒ You must have realistic expectations for this operation

Before undertaking such a procedure, Dr. Zayakova will discuss with you absolutely all the questions that concern you.
Informed consent: This is a document that describes in detail the procedure, the possible risks and complications of it and anesthesia, financial relationships. You should carefully read what is written. If you have any questions, feel free to ask your plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.

What is the operation?

The procedure is an incision along the inner upper arm. The length of the incision varies, usually starting from the armpit to the elbow. By using liposuction and excision techniques, Dr. Zayakova removes enough tissue to achieve the desired results, closes the incision with absorbable sutures and fixes the new shape.

After the operation:

The first 24-72 hours you will have a feeling of discomfort, tension in the hands, which is due to the swelling. At home, you will take the antibiotic and painkillers orally. You will need to visit the clinic again on the second day of the operation, when you will be examined and bandages will be applied to allow you to bathe. Any postoperative pain, swelling, tension will gradually subside.
A patient who has undergone such an operation can return to work after 7-15 days if he feels ready for it. Sports, heavy lifting should be postponed for a month. The scars fade gradually over a period of 3 to 12 months, depending on the individual characteristics of your body, but even though they are in the most inconspicuous place, they remain permanent. The patient should keep this in mind before undergoing brachioplasty. Most people have to accept that scars are a trade-off for slimmer and attractive arms.
Brachioplasty cannot drastically change the arm, but must be done in accordance with the symmetry of the rest of the body.

Are there any risks?

All surgical interventions carry risk, and plastic surgery is no exception. Serious complications are not common when the surgery is done by a qualified plastic surgeon. Possible complications include: infection, hematoma, seroma, delayed healing, persistent pain, unsatisfactory aesthetic result, impaired sensitivity.