Arm Lift Information
Qualifications
In general, good candidates for an arm lift are:
Healthy and do not have medical conditions that impair healing
Nonsmokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations
Preparation
In preparing for an arm lift, you may be asked to:
Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements because they can increase bleeding and bruising
Arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you the first night following surgery
Recovery
Scars tend to be wide. Dressings or bandages may be applied to your incisions following the procedure. Small, thin tubes may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain excess fluid or blood that may collect.
Although infrequent, the risks and complications of arm lifts include:
Poor scarring
Fluid accumulation
Fat necrosis (loss of tissue)
Pain, which may persist