Hands show age - no matter how you care for them, the skin on this part of the body ages quite early (after all, it has to deal with various aggressive factors every day). If you want to prolong the youth of your hands, in addition to quality care products, you will also need special beauty procedures. With age, the skin of the upper arms (from the elbow to the shoulder, including the armpit area) sags, forming so-called “wings”. Since the skin in this part of the hands is thin and less elastic, a complex of procedures is used for lifting. Hardware methods are considered the most effective. Rejuvenation of the hands is very popular - today's cosmetology allows for effective intervention without surgical incisions.
What problems can be solved?
Lifting sagging arms involves, first of all, working with the resulting “skin reserves”. The skin on the hands is quite thin, and there is practically no soft tissue underneath it - which is why they lose their aesthetic appearance so quickly. By introducing drugs that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin or by influencing tissues using other methods (laser rays, thermolysis), the process of internal rejuvenation can be started. Contour plastic surgery of the hands is effectively combined with various types of care procedures - nourishing masks and baths, paraffin therapy.
Progress of the operation
- The surgeon makes an incision on the inside of the arm, sometimes along the back of the arm.
- Excess fat is removed using liposuction, where the surgeon inserts a small, hollow needle (cannula) into the fatty tissue and suctions it out using a vacuum pump or large syringe.
- The surgeon sutures the muscles to give them the desired shape and volume.
- Excess skin is excised
- The incision is closed and stitches are placed
Main advantages
Compared to surgery, hand skin tightening without surgery:
- less painful and traumatic;
- effective, allows you to launch deep processes of internal rejuvenation (production of your own cells responsible for elasticity);
- has a quick and long-lasting (from six months to one and a half years, depending on the specific technique) effect.
Long rehabilitation after most procedures is not required - you will be able to lead your usual lifestyle with minor restrictions (for example, you will not be able to visit a solarium or use certain types of creams and ointments).
Lifting methods and their features
Among the most popular methods for lifting arms and rejuvenating the skin of hands today, we can name several of the most effective.
Introduction of fillers - compositions based on hyaluronic acid provide deep hydration and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. We use professional formulations from the Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, etc. line.
Biomodeling with such drugs as: Profhilo, Juvederm Volite, etc.
Biorevitalization of hand skin Mezovarton, Viscoderm, Yalupro, etc.
Laser rejuvenation, photorejuvenation - as a result of exposure to laser radiation, the process of cellular rejuvenation is launched in the skin. The method effectively copes with the problem of sagging.
Aikun laser - as a result of the targeted impact of infrared radiation in the skin, the process of cellular rejuvenation is launched. The method effectively copes with the problem of sagging.
Radio wave lifting (RF) - under the influence of high-frequency electrical impulses, the production of collagen and elastin is stimulated.
Mesothreads and liquid threads - in this case, special preparations in the form of a “lattice” are injected subcutaneously. They form a frame that prevents the formation of wrinkles.
Fractional thermolysis is a method based on the reduction of skin flap and powerful neocollagenesis.
Contraindications
Non-surgical lifting is low-traumatic, and the list of contraindications is small. However, they still exist: you cannot give injections or use hardware methods on the skin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if there is a rash, skin damage, or inflammation in the area to be treated. Injections should not be given to persons with bleeding disorders.
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Arm lift – brachioplasty
Surveys of cosmetics manufacturers and representatives of aesthetic medicine show that women spend the lion’s share of time, money and effort exclusively on facial care, sometimes being “distracted” by the neck and décolleté area. Among the “favorites” of the fair sex on the body are the stomach, thighs, buttocks. Meanwhile, a young and attractive appearance is provided by only this “façade”: the rest of the body also requires attention, since no amount of fresh, smooth skin or graceful curves of the waist will help distract unwanted attention from the hanging skin, like a Shar-Pei’s, on the inside of the arms... Uncomplicated plastic surgery, arm lifting, or brachioplasty provides a great opportunity to correct this deficiency, improve, help achieve your own goals and enjoy a happy, more confident lifestyle - and not passively “accept yourself as you are.”
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Brachioplasty, or arm lifting - the inner part of the shoulders, to be more precise - is a popular and therefore quite common surgical procedure, which in the vast majority of cases is resorted to by women. Brachioplasty literally allows you to sculpt and change the upper part of your arms beyond recognition - in the most positive sense of the word.
Benefits of brachioplasty (arm lift)
Brachioplasty helps eliminate excess hanging skin (it is clearly visible if you stretch your arms to the side). Essentially, an arm lift reshapes the inside of the upper arm from the armpit to the elbow and significantly reduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm area. Thus, brachioplasty involves the removal of not only excess skin, but also subcutaneous fat and excess adipose tissue directly adjacent to these tissues.
The problems that arm lifting solves are not limited to this - this procedure tightens the tissues that support the skin, due to which the skin is smoothed. The operation helps restore a smooth and naturally tapering contour of the arms, which will be proportional to the size of the forearm. A good plastic surgeon will improve the shape of the shoulders during brachioplasty.
In addition, this operation allows you to achieve a reduction in the circumference of the shoulders and creates a smoother transition of the body silhouette in the adjacent regions (this effect is also achieved using liposuction). Brachioplasty is also often combined with other plastic surgeries or aesthetic procedures. For example, a fairly common practice is to perform liposuction and arm lifting during one operation.
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Disadvantages of brachioplasty (arm lift)
Before you choose this method for yourself, here are some important issues that you should definitely keep in mind. First of all: after an arm lift, scars remain forever on the inside of the shoulders (from the armpit to the elbow). Although the scar may diminish significantly over time, it will always be visible. Be patient: It may take a year or so for scars to heal and smooth out naturally.
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You should also remember that brachioplasty will not permanently solve the problem and will not help stop sagging if you gain and lose significant amounts of weight in the future. The long-term prognosis after an arm lift is also unimpressive: as you age, the sagging of the skin in the inner part of the shoulders will progress.
Brachioplasty (arm lift) surgery process
Brachioplasty in most clinics is performed under general anesthesia (narcosis) and can take from two to three hours. If there are contraindications to anesthesia, arm lifting can be performed under local anesthesia - intravenous sedation with the addition of a local anesthetic.
During the operation, the surgeon makes an incision on the inner surface of the shoulder from the armpit to the elbow (sometimes it can move to the side). Additional fat is removed using a cannula - it is pulled out with a special pump (often a large syringe is used for this). The underlying muscles are then tightened with stitches that help smooth out the contours of the arm and define the shape of the shoulders. Finally, excess flaps of skin are cut off and the incision is closed with a cosmetic suture.
Rehabilitation after brachioplasty (arm lift)
After surgery, hospitalization for several days is possible if a drainage tube is left in the wound to drain fluids. Common side effects of surgery include inflammation or itching; bruising and swelling, pain and discomfort. In addition, numbness is possible due to innervation disorders. Tight bandages may aggravate the discomfort, but they are necessary to shape the contour of the arms. The task of contour formation is made easier by using special compression garments for some time after the operation. In most cases, you can return to normal life 5-7 days after surgery.
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Home self-care includes following all wound care recommendations from your surgeon. You should rest as much as possible and avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least one month. You should also wear compression garments for several weeks.
Complications after brachioplasty (arm lift) surgery
Every plastic surgery carries a certain degree of risk. For example, there is a possibility of complications associated with anesthesia, including the occurrence of an allergic reaction, which can even manifest itself in the form of anaphylactic shock. Some of the potential complications (surgical risks) associated directly with skin tightening on the arms include:
- sensory nerve damage, which can lead to long-term or permanent numbness in the shoulder or even forearm;
- prolonged postoperative swelling;
- damage to underlying tissues such as muscles or subcutaneous fat;
- bleeding or infection;
- accumulation of fluid in the tissues under the wound;
- necrosis of tissue under the skin;
- thrombosis – the formation of blood clots that can cause potentially fatal cardiovascular complications (myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis or stroke);
- lung collapse;
- asymmetry (unevenness) of the skin in the treatment area;
- unsightly looking scars.
This is not a complete list - the risk of complications may be affected by chronic diseases or the patient's lifestyle. For example, smokers are at increased risk of developing complications after any surgery, so if you're serious about your health, you should try quitting. You should discuss all such nuances with the surgeon on the eve of the operation, so as not to be at increased risk of developing postoperative complications.
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Sometimes repeated surgery is required to treat complications. However, in many ways, a successful choice of doctor helps to avoid most of the described complications. Therefore, even at the stage of considering brachioplasty as an option to solve your problems, make sure that you choose a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon. For example, you can ask your cosmetologist to find a suitable specialist. Or a clinic where brachioplasty is performed may be recommended by a friend who has already had a similar procedure done there. It is advisable that the person performing the arm lift has extensive experience in performing operations of this kind. At the first consultation, you should ask the surgeon about his level of professional training and experience. Do not hesitate to ask for a photo - all specialists in the field of aesthetic medicine maintain a client database.
Who is indicated for brachioplasty (arm lift)
Brachioplasty solves the problem of excess fat deposits, lumpy and sagging skin on the inside of the arms, extending upward from the elbow area. As a rule, in most women, the skin in this area begins to sag due to age-related changes. Often this defect is determined not only by age, but also by heredity. For example, even in young women with a certain skin type, this problem can occur even after minor weight changes. And sometimes the shape of the hands is “distorted” by frequent fluctuations in weight after dieting.
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Brachioplasty can also be a solution for people suffering from lymphedema in this area - increasing swelling of the soft tissues. In any case, if you are concerned about how your hands look, but cannot correct the situation with exercise, brachioplasty will come to your rescue. An arm lift literally helps you straighten your shoulders!
Who is contraindicated for brachioplasty (arm lift)
Contraindications for arm lifting are identical to those for similar operations, for example, liposuction. Also, this option is not considered if there is a tendency to form keloid scars: brachioplasty incisions are too long, so it is difficult to control tissue scarring.
Alternatives to Brachioplasty
In essence, arm lift surgery performs the function of bodybuilding - it shapes the lower part of the shoulder from the armpit to the elbow, simultaneously tightening excess skin and eliminating fat. This ultimately gives a sculptural result, which can be achieved using less expensive and invasive methods, such as physical exercise. Non-surgical options may also include following a low-fat diet. In many cases, this comprehensive measure will help you stop wearing long sleeves over time. True, this option has one drawback: physical exercise will help strengthen and improve the basic tone of the shoulder muscles, but in older women it will not help get rid of excess skin, which over the years increasingly loses its additional elasticity.
