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What is an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)? |
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Arm Lift surgery is the removal of excess fat and tissue as well as reducing the circumference of the upper arm. In order for this procedure to be successful it depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from the incisions along the inner arm. The incision are placed wherever the tissue can be tightened the best but at the same time incision must be well hidden as well.
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What are some risks involved in this procedure? |
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A. Some risks in this procedure are as follows:
• Anesthesia
• Medication
• Bleeding
• Possible Scarring
• Incorrect Asymmetry
• Changes in the Nerves sensation
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Where can this surgery be performed? |
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This surgery can be performed at your Doctor’s office as an outpatient procedure or at the hospital as an outpatient procedure.
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How long does this procedure take? |
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This procedure can take anywhere from one to three hours.
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