Brachioplasty Surgery is a Plastic Surgery procedure to help reduce flabby upper arm skin, sometimes called ‘bat wings’ or ‘bingo wings.’ It is also known as Upper Arm Reduction Surgery or “Arm Lift” Surgery.
Bilateral Arm Lift Surgery can be beneficial for women and men who have lost weight or skin elasticity and firmness in the upper arm area, which has left unsightly sagging skin or ‘wings’.
Real Patient Results after Brachioplasty Surgery at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery.
Arm lift surgery incurs risks and complications like any invasive surgery. It is wise to choose a highly trained, experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon with extensive knowledge on how to reduce your surgery risks.
Dr Wyten or Dr Barnett will discuss all potential complications with you during a consultation. For example, general anaesthesia, scarring and numbness, bleeding, infection, wound healing, deep vein thrombosis and more. Always try to be educated, stay healthy, don’t smoke before or after your procedure and understand your risks.
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The length of your recovery period will depend on your specific procedure and other health & lifestyle factors. Recovery times can vary significantly from person to person. The general rule, however, is that you should allow 4-6 weeks for recovery following your surgery.
You will need to work with your Surgeon to allow for adequate and proper healing time. It is important to consult with your Surgeon before returning to daily activities such as driving and exercise.
It is also important to wear the post-operative compression garments throughout your recovery period (usually up to 6 weeks). At Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery, your garments will be provided by your Surgeon. Good results depend on a collaborative approach and a healthy lifestyle. You will need to be willing to follow the specific instructions given to you by your Surgeon, and attend all post-operative consultations.
Your Plastic Surgeon can offer you a price range for your surgery depending on the type of procedure, hospital and how long you want to stay in hospital.
At your initial consultation, you will be given a detailed quote for your chosen procedure. This will include a Surgeon’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the hospital fees.
An approximate out-of-pocket expense for your arm lift surgery can be provided over the phone when you speak to a Patient Care Advisor. We also provide information on Medicare Cover (where applicable), Private Health Insurance and different methods of payment. Tax implications will apply in case of early release of Super for Surgery.
Brachioplasty is best performed by experienced, FRACS qualified surgeons who specialise in body contouring. We have several highly experienced plastic surgeons on our team to see patients in Melbourne.
Dr Geoff Barnett MBBS (Melb), FRACS (Plast) and Dr Rebecca Wyten BSc, MBBS, FRACS (Plas) are both Specialist Plastic Surgeons with extensive experience and knowledge in plastic surgery procedures including Arm lift surgery.
Our Patient Liaison Team can assist with any questions you may have when considering a procedure. You can send in an enquiry form below or call our Melbourne Clinic between 8am-6pm, Monday – Friday.
Phone (03) 8849 1444, Email us: enquiries@cocoruby.com.au or Book a FREE 15-minute Phone Chat with our Patient Liaison Manager.
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