Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Say Goodbye to Arm Wings


Wings are useful and even beautiful on birds and bats, but not so much on people. If the fleshy area between your elbow and armpit continues waving long after your hand has stopped, you have arm wings. This physical condition can be embarrassing and can cause people to become uncomfortable exposing their arms. And that’s a shame because many of today’s great fashion trends incorporate sleeveless shirts and dresses. 

A healthy diet plus regular cardiovascular exercise, pushups and weight training can help minimize arm wings, but not everyone can achieve the look they desire with these methods.

An arm lift is a surgical way to reduce excess skin and fat between the armpit and elbow. Also known as “brachioplasty,” this procedure can contour your arms so they are more toned and proportionate.

Arm Lift Procedure
In an arm lift, an incision is made on the inseam of the upper arm. The length of the incision depends on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. Liposuction may be used to eliminate excess fat, excess skin is removed and underlying tissue is tightened. The incision is closed with either stitches or absorbable sutures.

Arm Lift Recovery
Expect to recover approximately two weeks from arm lift surgery. During the healing process it is necessary to wear a compression garment.

Dr. Fan at 77 Plastic Surgery can help you regain your self-confidence through an arm lift. To see if you are a good candidate for this surgical procedure, schedule a  cosmetic consultation: visit www.77plasticsurgery.com or call 866 751 9830.


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