Is a no-scar arm lift surgery possible? Well, no, all surgery leads to some type of scarring. The incision lines of bilateral arm reduction surgery (also known as Brachioplasty or Arm Lift surgery) are often long. Scars after arm lift surgery tend to run along the inner arm. This normally starts at the armpit and goes down to near the elbow. Of course, there are some differences from patient to patient.
Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)
So, what can be done to reduce the visible scars after an arm lift? Read on to find out more.
Arm Scars After Surgery
It takes 12-24 months for scars to mature and start to become less noticeable.
Initially, the scars on the incision line were red and very noticeable for most patients. However, the scars are often not overly visible when a person has their arms by their side. Scars will mature significantly in about 12 months. At this time, they become far less visible. Patient results may vary, however, and some skin types are prone to more visible scars than other skin types.
Our surgeon can discuss your skin’s resiliency and healing capacities during a personal consultation. Phone 88491444 during Clinic Hours to schedule a consultation, or send in the form below. Coco Ruby Clinic team also provides patients with a post-surgery Rapid Recovery pack, which includes proven healing aids for your body and your skin.
Again, your health, lifestyle, skin condition, and adherence to post-surgery advice will impact your brachioplasty surgery scars.
Below is how our Specialist Plastic Surgeons help patients minimise the visibility of their scars.
Before and After Arm Lift Surgery
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Coco Ruby Surgery scar treatment protocols for Brachioplasty patients.
Many arm lift procedures involve pre-surgery liposuction, although this can vary. Liposuction incisions are often very small in nature and are treated as required. The incision line of an arm lift is the area where the excess skin or skin folds, along with excess fat, are surgically excised or reduced.
Our scar management for arm reduction surgery includes:
- Precision suturing without a separate dermal layer of sutures.
- Post-operative incision line (wound) taping (Dermabond Prineo) for four (4) weeks after surgery.
- Compression garments for six (6) weeks after surgery.
- Vitamin E Creme massage for six (6) weeks after the tape is removed.
- To optimise healing or if the scar becomes hypertrophic, additional therapies might be recommended, such as;
- Healite II low-level light therapy and/or Fraxel
- Silicone Gel/Compression
- DermaPen (Micro-needling)
