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Brachioplasty (Arm Reduction Surgery)
This surgery may be performed to remove excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm. Surgical correction depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from incisions along the inner arm. The incision must be placed where the tissue can be best tightened but the incision must also be well hidden.
Anesthesia and Surgery Facility
General anesthesia is the most common approach. This is routinely an outpatient procedure.
Operative time is approximately 2 hours.
Side Effects
There is expected temporary discomfort, swelling, and bruising.
Recovery
Patients may return to work two weeks after surgery. But strenuous activity maybe limited to four weeks.
Duration of Results
Permanent.
Before and After Photo Gallery
Although each person's results will defer, before and after photos are good examples of potential changes. They should be used not only as a comparison of techniques and surgeons, but are a good starting points for evaluation, comparison and discussion with your surgeon.
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