Arm Lift
SURGICAL/PROCEDURE NAME
Brachioplasty
COMMON NAME
- Arm Lift
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
DURATION
4-5 hours
ANAESTHETIC
General anesthesia – discussed with your surgeon
PRE-OPERATIVE CARE
POST OPERATIVE CARE
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Like all surgical procedures, arm lift surgery has its own set of risks and side effects.
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Knowing what complications may arise, as well as what can prevent them, will help patients enjoy a positive experience.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
- Infection
- Unsatisfying results
- Excessive bleeding
- Adverse Reaction to anesthesia
- Need for second or more procedure
- Pulmonary embolism
- Scarring
In order to prevent any serious difficulties, patients are strongly urged to follow all instructions provided by their surgeon.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.