Not knowing what to expect during surgery is the most difficult aspect of preparation. If Brachioplasty is on the horizon for you, you might be particularly concerned about the procedure’s aftereffects.

After reading the following information, you’ll feel more at peace, which will prepare you for what to anticipate following underarm surgery.

1- Recovery

On the same day as your procedure, you will return home. So take advantage of this opportunity to unwind. You should be prepared for the possibility of temporary discomfort, bruising, swelling, and redness in your arms. You might be able to go back to work three to four days after your operation. Even if you might start working again, you should limit your activities, using your arms as little as possible for the first one to two weeks and engaging in only light activity for up to six.

Your surgeon will give you specific guidelines to follow to help you through the recovery process and reduce your risk of infection or problems.

2- Activity

You must adhere to all postoperative guidelines while you’re recovering. To lower the risk of infection, take your medications exactly as directed. You will only partially use your arms throughout the first week of rehabilitation. For the first two weeks, wear loose, comfortable tops that open in the front to avoid having to raise your arms above your head.

To speed up your arms’ recuperation and achieve more optimal results, you should wear a compression bandage for three to six weeks after your procedure. Finally, you should be able to resume your normal activities with your doctor’s approval six weeks after your treatment.

3- Discomfort

A common early side effect of Brachioplasty is discomfort. During the first week or two of recovery, you’ll most likely have bruising, swelling, redness, and mild to severe discomfort. Oral pain relievers could help with any discomfort immediately.

You can reduce your discomfort by carefully following all postoperative activity recommendations, such as when and how to use your compression garment and care for your wounds.

4- Results

Although you will start to see some benefits soon after your underarm surgery, swelling will temporarily obstruct them. Most of your significant swelling will often go down by six weeks after surgery, and you will be able to see the benefits. Exercise can help you maintain strong muscle tone so that your arms stay well-defined and will also assist you in avoiding gaining weight in the future. You might feel more confident and better perceive yourself because of your newly improved upper arm outlines. As long as you keep a steady body weight and lead a healthy lifestyle, you can enjoy your new upper arm shapes for many years because the tissue removed during Brachioplasty is permanent.

You may feel you can now don previously shunned apparel items like bikinis, sleeveless tops, and fitting sleeves. The contour of the upper arms is improved by arm lift surgery, which can also improve your self- and another image.

How should you get ready for an arm lift operation?

Before having an underarm surgery procedure, you can be requested to:

• Get a medical evaluation or lab tests
• Quit smoking
• You shouldn’t take aspirin, inflammatory medications, and herbal supplements as they can cause more bleeding.

Conclusion 

An accredited office-based surgical facility, ambulatory surgical center, or hospital may all do underarm surgery. Make sure you have transportation to and from the procedure and someone to stay with you during at least the first night.

A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Barrett, can perform an arm lift procedure to enhance your upper arm’s definition, tone, and curves. Make an appointment with Dr. Barrett for a private consultation to learn more about this procedure.