Downtime:14 days
Post-care:Post-operative care for an arm lift typically includes wearing compression garments for several weeks to minimize swelling and support healing tissues. Patients should avoid strenuous activity, exercise, and heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks, and pain medication will be prescribed for comfort. Regular follow-up appointments are essential for monitoring healing, managing any drains or sutures, and providing guidance on scar care.
Risks:Potential risks include significant scarring (permanent, though typically placed in inconspicuous locations), infection, bleeding, hematoma (blood collection), seroma (fluid accumulation), poor wound healing or dehiscence, asymmetry, changes in skin sensation (numbness, tingling, or persistent pain), damage to underlying structures such as nerves, blood vessels, or muscles, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, adverse reactions to anesthesia, and unsatisfactory aesthetic results potentially requiring revision surgery. Swelling and bruising are common temporary side effects.