Problem.
Sagging skin on the underside of the arm.
Who is a candidate?
- Anyone wishing to minimize loose skin on the underside of the arm, which is present due to aging, genetics, or weight loss.
Procedure description.
The upper arm lift (brachioplasty) involves an incision that runs from near the elbow to the armpit. Dr. Casso removes the unwanted skin and fat and sutures the incision. A general anesthesia is required.
Recuperation and healing.
After surgery, the upper arm is wrapped or placed in an elastic sleeve to reduce swelling, and initial healing occurs in 10 to 14 days. The sutures are removed within the first 10 days, in most cases. The swelling and bruising of the arm gradually disappears over three to four weeks and all swelling is gone in three to six months.
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Additional information. For additional information regarding this procedure, including fees, please complete and submit our Request Form. Refer to Financial for information about payment options. |
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Complementary procedures. In order to enhance body proportions, a tummy tuck, breast lift, or breast reduction are often considered. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, Texas 77058 Daniel Casso, M.D., FACS Medical Director 281.333.3500 |
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