Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) recovery can be challenging, but knowing what to expect can make it easier. This article covers the phases of recovery, from immediate post-op care to long-term healing, and provides tips to manage pain, swelling, and scarring effectively. Key Takeaways Understanding Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Recovery Tattoo and face
When one loses a substantial amount of weight after years of severe obesity, skin elasticity in the upper arms will diminish. Brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) is a body contouring surgery designed to remove excess skin and stubborn fat from the upper arms, offering new body contours with just a few
Acute compartment syndrome is a rare but potentially serious complication of brachioplasty surgery. It most often affects the forearm, with common signs including pain, swelling, and tightness in the affected muscles. This condition requires urgent medical assessment and, if confirmed, is typically managed with surgical intervention. Brachioplasty is a surgical
The average cost of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery in Australia in 2024 ranges from $7,000 – $30,000. However, the price may vary significantly due to factors such as surgeon and anaesthetist’s fees, hospital costs, and the complexity of the procedure. I understand the importance of financial considerations when it comes
Indications: Post-pregnancy loose skin, abdominal muscle separation, and femoral hernia with functional issues Approach: Extended VASER Lipo-abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) with Diastasis Recti and Femoral Hernia Repair Introduction A 44 year-old female who experienced significant weight loss presented with a moderate amount of post-pregnancy loose abdominal skin that extended beyond the lower
3 in every 1,000 births in Australia are multiple-child births. The mother’s uterus expands more during multiple childbirth pregnancies, increasing the chances of diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles). Excessive pressure can result in an umbilical hernia, weakened pelvic floor, and pain. If you live in Australia, statistics show that
If your goal is to eliminate excess skin and fat 360 degrees around your midsection after extreme weight loss, a belt lipectomy (lower body lift) procedure might be the next step. The only way to determine if you are a good candidate for a belt lipectomy is to meet with
Significant weight loss is a monumental achievement for people who’ve struggled with their weight. Unfortunately, ** weight loss often leaves behind ** skin folds that can rub ** and make the midsection look shapeless. This can be disheartening, whether you shaped up with weight loss surgery or dieting, A belt
Indications: Experiencing loose skin after losing 30 kilograms, leading to functional issues such as skin fold rashes in the lower abdomen. Approach: VASER Assisted Fleur de lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Because this patient experienced extensive loose skin and fat after losing weight due to gastric bypass surgery, a standard abdominoplasty surgery
Drainless lipo-abdominoplasty is a modern abdominoplasty technique that does not require surgical drains. This technique combines liposuction and abdominoplasty to achieve impeccable results. Lipo-abdominoplasty reduces or eliminates the need for drains by employing liposuction to dissect tissues which minimises seroma formation. In my 15 years of service, many of my