Done - Before And After Of An Arm Lift
                     Title: Before And After Of An Arm Lift
Cosmetic surgery has been quite a hype among people. For a long time, people had to live
with  their  insecurities  and  would  demotivate  themselves.  But,  thanks  to  technological
advancement and the study of medicine, cosmetic surgery can be easily performed. And the
purpose of cosmetic surgery has shift from beauty and looking young to being presentable
and loving oneself. The arm lift is one of many such surgeries. Let us learn more about it.
What is an arm lift?
Also  called  Brachioplasty,  it  is  a  cosmetic  procedure  that  is  performed  to  improve  the
condition of the under part of the upper arms. In straight words, it tightens the saggy under
portion skin on the arms. This sagginess of skin tissue can be formed during old age or after
a sudden weight loss. The sagginess can only be helped with surgery. No amount of exercise
or weightlifting can help with that. It is because exceeding can only strengthen or help to
tone the muscles, but it cannot tighten the loose hanging skin.
How to proceed with the surgery?
When you realize that you need this surgery, you  get a doctor's appointment, and from
there on, you will be instructed and guide through the whole process.
1. At first, your complete medical history will be reviewed by the doctor. Do not hide
any  medication  or  prescription  from  your  assigned  surgeon.  Otherwise,  it  can
interrupt your surgery in the future.
2. After your medical  history record gets a pass,  you have to go through a physical
examination. The area around your arm will be thoroughly checked to determine the
treatment option.
3. Then the doctor will be asking you why you need this surgery. You will be expected
to explain to them and discuss the whole thing.
What to do before the procedure?
Before  the  procedure,  you  need to  prepare  what  will  happen  next.  After  your  medical
examination, once your surgeon sets the surgery date, you need to start planning everything
around it. You will be prescribed by your surgeon to avoid certain medications and such.
Please follow those prescriptions diligently.
For your speedy recovery, plan your schedule after your surgery accordingly.
What happens after the procedure?
After any other surgical procedure, after the arm lift, the operated area will be covered in
bandages. To be precise, the surgeon will use elastic bandages to lessen the swelling. As for
you,  once you come home, it  is  your responsibility to take care of yourself.  Hence, you
should  take  the  necessary  amount  of  rest,  avoid  lifting  the  arms  and  avoid  any  heavy
physical activity or activity that will require a lot of action from your arms. 
Follow the prescription given to you, take your medicines according to the time mentioned
in that prescription. Do not forget to take your medicines; if you are a forgetful person, set
the alarm on your phone. Take your recovery process seriously, and you will be good to go
soon.  
What are the risks involved?
Risks are inevitable, like changes in the skin and problems with your stitches. Although you
may not face a large part of it, you can expect a few:
1. The  procedure will  leave behind a scar,  and it  will  be  permanent.  However,  the
incision is done in such an area that is not easily visible.
2. A perfect symmetrical shape is difficult to achieve. The doctor will try their best to
give  your  arm an asymmetrical  look,  but  in  most  cases,  the patients did end up
having a bit of asymmetry shape in their arms.
You should not worry much about the risks because they are not going to harm you. So trust
your instincts and go for the procedure.