Scarring After Arm Lift Surgery: What to Expect
In my personal opinion, the fear of post-surgery scarring should never be a reason for a patient to avoid plastic surgery. It’s true that scarring is an avoidable reality after any surgery. But that doesn’t mean that it will be severe or hinder the results that you are able to achieve. Today, I thought it would be helpful to go more in-depth on one specific cosmetic surgery that I perform, arm lift surgery, and explain what patients can realistically expect in terms of scarring after their procedure has been completed.
When it comes to how much scarring after plastic surgery a patient may experience, there are a few crucial factors to consider. In the case of arm lift surgery, these include how much skin, fat, and/or tissue is removed from the treated area, and also where the surgical incision will be made. Many people reach out to my office interested in an arm lift as a way to address loose skin that sags from the bottom of the upper arm area. I perform a traditional arm lift which utilizes an incision along the underside of the arm, ranging from the armpit to the elbow.
In most cases, scarring after an arm lift will only be visible when you raise your arms. This means it will not be seen when your arms are at your sides or in most other cases. However, in some cases scarring may even be more minor and easier to conceal. For patients with a smaller amount of excess skin on their upper arms, located closer towards the armpit, I may perform what is known as a limited incision arm lift. During this procedure, I make a smaller incision that is much easier to hide behind clothing. For patients who maintain strong skin elasticity in the area and opt to undergo upper arm liposuction instead of an arm lift, the scarring will be extremely minimal.
It’s important to remember that with the right surgical technique, care and post-procedure maintenance, arm lift scarring will fade significantly with time. It’s incredibly important to follow all post-surgery instructions carefully. Every person’s body will heal differently, but potential scarring after an arm lift should never be the determining factor when choosing to undergo the procedure or not. In my many years of performing the procedure, I have seen that the patient satisfaction rate following an arm lift is incredibly high.
Being able to successfully apply advanced techniques and minimize post-surgical scarring for my patients is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget that you can also connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.
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