Arm Lifting

Arm lifting usually provides long-lasting results. However, since the aging process will continue, sagging or loosening may occur again over time.

After arm lifting with modern techniques, scars may be minimal and heal over time.

Before surgery, it is important to avoid habits such as smoking, to stop taking certain medications, and to follow your doctor’s recommendations carefully.

When you can return to work depends on your job and the recovery process. It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations.

It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations carefully and observe the symptoms. Rest and regular wound care are important to speed up the healing process.

Slight swelling after arm lifting is normal. This swelling usually subsides within a few days.

Arm lifting is usually performed under general anesthesia, but in some cases, local anesthesia or sedation may be preferred.

As with any surgical procedure, revision surgeries can be performed after an arm lift.

It is important to carefully follow your doctor’s recommendations after arm lifting. It is often important to clean the arms and change the bandages regularly.

It is important to follow the recommendations of your plastic surgeon. It may be necessary to avoid habits such as smoking and stop using certain medications before the procedure.

Stitches are usually removed after one week. However, this period may vary according to your surgeon’s recommendations.

You need to rest and limit your routine activities for a while after the operation. You are supposed to follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding scar care and medication details.

After the arm lift surgery, you will gain a distinctive look. Your new look will be natural. The people around you will notice the difference but may not realize the specific treatment that you have gone through on your face.

Most of our patients prefer additional treatments along with tight lifting surgery. Eyelids and brow lifts are the most demanded ones.

Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions tailored to your situation. Please do not act before you get your customized list. But general guidelines that our surgeons are sharing with their patients are as follows:

• You should keep your wound dressings dry until they are removed
• After the dressing removal, an elastic wrap will be given to you to apply. Make sure to keep the elastic wrap in place at all times
• You will be given a prescription for narcotic pain medication as well as antibiotics by your doctor. Please follow the medication plan that your doctor sets for you
• You should not drive and consume alcohol while you are on pain medication
• You should take your pain medication with food. This helps to minimize the nausea effect caused by pain medications
• You should move your diet from liquids to soft food (oatmeal, French toast, yogurt, soup, and pasta)
• You should rest for the entire day after your arm lift surgery
• You need to sleep while the head of the bed is elevated or use two to three pillows for one week after your plastic surgery
• You should avoid bending, lifting, or straining
• You should not drive for one week following your arm lift surgery
• You should take at least one week off from work
• You should keep your incisions dry
• You can take a bath but do not forget to keep your incisions and hair dry
• You should keep your skin away from sunburn. At this point, you can wear a hat and sunglasses

You will get a detailed customized list from your surgeon about what to do and what not to do before the operation. Please do not act before you get your customized list. Here is general guidance that our surgeons share with their patients:

• You should inform your surgeon about your routine medication and health history
• You should avoid taking any products containing aspirin and ibuprofen non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication one week before surgery. If you are on medication, please inform your surgeon accordingly
• You should avoid any contact with all nicotine products, including cigarettes, pipe tobacco, chew, or nicotine patches one week before surgery
• You should avoid alcohol consumption one week before your procedure
• You should not eat anything or take any fluids eight hours before the operation. Any food, water, coffee, juice, or liquids are not allowed to be taken on the morning of the operation. The only exception is medication that you should take with a small amount of water before the procedure
• You can brush your teeth
• You are not advised to wear any make-up and hair sprays/conditioners. Please remove your nail polish
• You should not wear any jewelry or body piercings

No, your surgeon will do this.

Yes, there will be two drains placed at the back of your arms. Your surgeon will remove them on your second day of surgery.