| Bariatric Surgery.info Liposuction on the Upper Arms |
Lipoplasty to reduce fat tissue on upper
arm by suction lipectomy |
Arm Lipoplasty Liposuction on the ArmsGood candidates for this type of cosmetic surgery are patients (especially women) with excessive fat in the upper arm or around the arm-pit, and reasonablly good skin elasticity. Liposuction is limited to fat-removal, so for patients with very loose skin and impaired elasticity (eg. after massive weight loss) it is not a good option. In these cases, brachioplasty (surgical excision) is the best plastic surgery option to reshape the arm, although it may be combined with liposculpture for optimum body contouring. Goal of Arm LiposuctionIn any event, the goal of lipoplasty on the upper arm should be optimal not maximal fat reduction. Smooth results are more important for patient satisfaction than maximum removal of adipose tissue, especially for female patients. Excessive fat removal can result in a more masculine appearance. Tumescent LiposuctionCosmetic surgeons have achieved excellent cosmetic results on the upper arm with tumescent liposuction. The use of microcannulas during this tumescent procedure allow surgeons to adopt a more precise and effective approach to liposuction of the arms, without leaving unsightly scars or skin-surface irregularities. Reduction of Anterior Axillary Fat PadsLocated in the chest just in front of the arm-pit, anterior axillary fat pads can contain a prominent amount of fatty tissue, even in women of relatively normal weight. The adipose tissue inside these fat pads can be significantly reduced by tumescent liposuction methods. This liposculpture procedure is typically performed at the same time as liposuction of the arms. Reduction of Posterior Axillary Fat PadsLocated in the chest just to the rear of the arm-pit, posterior axillary fat pads can also contain a disproportionate amount of adipose tissue. As in the case of anterior axillary pads, the fat inside these posterior pads can also be reduced by tumescent lipoplasty. This liposculpture procedure may conveniently be performed at the same time as liposuction of the arms. Post-Operative Recovery from Arm LipoplastyRecovery after liposuction surgery of the arms is relatively straightforward and rapid. Only a moderate degree of compression necessary, and only for only a few days. Dressings are usually absorbent pads, held in place by elastic netting and bandages. Drainage from incisions (adits) in the arms usually lasts less than 48 hours after surgery. Cosmetic results are typically very good, with enhanced appearance and arm contouring. ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |