Following weight loss, many people experience excess skin on their upper arms (frequently referred to as bat wings). This issue is addressed with a brachioplasty. A brachioplasty is the medical term for an armlift. Dr. Christopher J. Davidson performs armlifts at his state-of -the-art facility in Boston. When Dr. Davidson performs an armlift, he reduces the amount of underlying fat and excess skin between the underarm and elbow. Dr. Davidson reshapes the arm, which results in more normal looking contours and smoother skin.
Reasons People Choose an ArmLift with Dr. Davidson in Boston
Typically, an individual chooses to have an armlift with Dr. Davidson at his office in Boston to address upper arm skin that has lost its elasticity, excess skin …show more content…
There are two types of anesthesia, general and local with IV sedation. With general anesthesia, patients are in a deep sleep throughout their arm lift procedure. Local anesthesia with IV sedation is frequently referred to as twilight anesthesia because the patient is asleep, but not in the deep sleep accomplished with general anesthesia, either way the patient will not remember the arm lift procedure. The benefit of twilight anesthesia is that the patient awakens directly after the procedure is over. In addition, whereas general anesthesia can cause post-operative nausea, twilight anesthesia does not.
Armlift - Surgical Options and Procedures
There are three different surgical armlift levels and the level Dr. Davidson uses depends on the length of the arm with the hanging skin and the amount of excess skin that is hanging from the armpit and arm.
1. Traditional Armlift
During a traditional armlift procedure, Dr. Davidson removes the fatty tissue and hanging skin from the armpit to directly above the elbow. He makes the incision on the inside of the arm.
2. Invisible Armlift
Dr. Davidson uses an invisible armlift to remove excess skin at the armpit. To perform an invisible armlift, he removes this skin via a small incision at the armpit. He may also use liposuction to remove fatty tissue in the upper arm.
3. Thoracic Lift – Extended …show more content…
An extended arm lift includes a traditional arm lift, adding the removal of skin along the side of the chest. During an extended arm lift surgery, Dr. Davidson removes fatty tissue and excess skin from the side of the chest, upper arm and underarm. To remove excess skin, Dr. Davidson makes an incision that runs from the armpit to the side of the upper chest via the inside of the arm.
Recovery
Patients who undergo an armlift need to take a minimum of two weeks off of work. During this time, patients should elevate their arms and avoid moving them. An individual who has an active job that requires moving and lifting items needs additional time off of work. During the first three or four weeks after an armlift, patients experience a limited range of motion; however, within six weeks Dr. Davidson’s patients are usually able to resume their normal activities.
At-Home Recovery Following an Armlift in Boston
First 48 Hours
Patients should ask a trusted friend or family member to stay with him or her during the initial post-operative period. For the first 48 hours after an armlift, patients are on strict bed rest. Arms need to remain elevated and movement should be minimal.
Day 3 to Day 14
Patient continues to rest with their arms elevated and minimal movement.
2 to 3 Weeks
Dr. Davidson removes retention
Reasons People Choose an ArmLift with Dr. Davidson in Boston
Typically, an individual chooses to have an armlift with Dr. Davidson at his office in Boston to address upper arm skin that has lost its elasticity, excess skin …show more content…
There are two types of anesthesia, general and local with IV sedation. With general anesthesia, patients are in a deep sleep throughout their arm lift procedure. Local anesthesia with IV sedation is frequently referred to as twilight anesthesia because the patient is asleep, but not in the deep sleep accomplished with general anesthesia, either way the patient will not remember the arm lift procedure. The benefit of twilight anesthesia is that the patient awakens directly after the procedure is over. In addition, whereas general anesthesia can cause post-operative nausea, twilight anesthesia does not.
Armlift - Surgical Options and Procedures
There are three different surgical armlift levels and the level Dr. Davidson uses depends on the length of the arm with the hanging skin and the amount of excess skin that is hanging from the armpit and arm.
1. Traditional Armlift
During a traditional armlift procedure, Dr. Davidson removes the fatty tissue and hanging skin from the armpit to directly above the elbow. He makes the incision on the inside of the arm.
2. Invisible Armlift
Dr. Davidson uses an invisible armlift to remove excess skin at the armpit. To perform an invisible armlift, he removes this skin via a small incision at the armpit. He may also use liposuction to remove fatty tissue in the upper arm.
3. Thoracic Lift – Extended …show more content…
An extended arm lift includes a traditional arm lift, adding the removal of skin along the side of the chest. During an extended arm lift surgery, Dr. Davidson removes fatty tissue and excess skin from the side of the chest, upper arm and underarm. To remove excess skin, Dr. Davidson makes an incision that runs from the armpit to the side of the upper chest via the inside of the arm.
Recovery
Patients who undergo an armlift need to take a minimum of two weeks off of work. During this time, patients should elevate their arms and avoid moving them. An individual who has an active job that requires moving and lifting items needs additional time off of work. During the first three or four weeks after an armlift, patients experience a limited range of motion; however, within six weeks Dr. Davidson’s patients are usually able to resume their normal activities.
At-Home Recovery Following an Armlift in Boston
First 48 Hours
Patients should ask a trusted friend or family member to stay with him or her during the initial post-operative period. For the first 48 hours after an armlift, patients are on strict bed rest. Arms need to remain elevated and movement should be minimal.
Day 3 to Day 14
Patient continues to rest with their arms elevated and minimal movement.
2 to 3 Weeks
Dr. Davidson removes retention