Losing Flabby Arms via Brachioplasty
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Sep 5, 2006, 14:13
Is there such plastic surgery procedure for flabby, loose stretched marked upper arms?
Quite often when people lose more than 50 pounds, the after effects may render flabby, loose stretched marked upper arms. While lifting weights, and working out on a regular basis can improve the appearance of stretch marks, it is unclear how much bodybuilding is needed to reduce the skin blemish. For individuals looking for a quick fix, a procedure called brachioplasty or an arm lift removes fat and excess skin in the upper arm.
The body reconstruction surgery, brachioplasty is growing in popularity. Based on statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 10,000 arm lift procedures were performed in 2004.
Frequently when people endure substantial weight loss, there is propensity to for the skin on the face, stomach and arms as well as other parts of the body to lose it ability to shrink. As a result, saggy, loose skin blemished with stretch marks may occur.
Regardless of how much a person exercises, excess skin and stretch marks may leave unsightly scars. For individuals conscientious about the imperfections in their arm skin or other areas of the body, surgery may be the only solution to excise the marks. During a brachioplasty procedure, liposuction using a vacuum-like device is applied where the excess fat is suctioned out. Although, liposuction renders diminutive scars, they are smaller then the stretch marks and ideal for patients who have small collections of fat.
Arm lifts or brachioplasty offer the following benefits:
Better appearance in sleevless attire
Simplifies the ability to work out
May reduce the tendency of rashes associated with excess skin.
According to reports from 2005 released by Mayo Clinic, minor complications were noted in approximately 25 percent of the cases: fluid collection under the skin, skin infection, poor scarring and a few other side effects.
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