WHAT CAN AN ARM LIFT ACHIEVE?

• Reduce stubborn fat deposits in the arm
• Improve the sagging appearance of skin around the arm
• Reshape arms to look more in proportion, particularly after weight loss and gain

IS THERE AN ARM LIFT ALTERNATIVE?

Your surgeon will be best able to advise on the surgery most appropriate for your goals, however, depending on your individual circumstances you may find liposuction or a combination of liposuction and arm lift surgery may be another course of treatment open to you.

WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE ARM LIFT CONSULTATION?

Establishing good communications between you and your surgeon will help make for a comfortable and relaxed surgery journey. This begins with your consultation when you will have the opportunity to spend time talking to Dr Cotrufo.

DURING YOUR CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:

• Be able to explain why you are seeking arm lift surgery
• Have the opportunity to pose questions to Dr Cotrufo
• Undergo a full health evaluation
• Learn more about the procedure, including aftercare
• Have a full assessment of your arm area(s)
• Discuss the options that best suit your needs, including arm lift costs and timescales

As your surgery gets closer, you may be asked to make small changes to your day-to-day life or to avoid particular medications or activities.

This may include:

• Taking a blood test or other medical tests
• Stopping smoking
• Adjusting or taking certain medications
• Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Refraining from drinking alcohol
• Avoiding sun overexposure
• Committing not to make stringent changes to your diet

Those undergoing general anaesthetic will be given fasting instructions to follow.

THE ARM LIFT PROCEDURE:

• Arm lift surgery normally takes about 2 hours though it could take more or less time depending on the extent of the work and whether it is being combined with other procedures
• Small incisions are made in an inconspicuous location on your arms and fat is then drawn out, liposuction may be used and excess skin may also be removed
• The arm is smoothed and secured in place with sutures

AFTER YOUR ARM LIFT SURGERY:

Following surgery, you may be required to stay overnight in the clinic. We recommend that a friend or relative drives you home.

After that:

• You should be able to return to work 1-2 weeks after your procedure
• You will attend free aftercare appointments with Dr Cotrufo and be able to speak to him should you have any questions
• You should start walking around as soon as possible
• Sutures are usually self-dissolving so there is no need to struggle after your arm lift
• Bruising will subside 7-14 days after surgery
• Vigorous exercise, sun exposure and hot and spicy food should be avoided for around 1 month
• Your scars may be more noticeable for the first 3-6 months while they heal, they will start to flatten in colour after 6-9 months

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ARM LIFT SURGERY?

Our clinic’s surgeon Dr Cotrufo has worked in some of the best plastic surgery hospitals in the world and is a regular contributor to plastic surgery journals including the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Should you have any questions about brachioplasty, your suitability for the surgery or the treatment and aftercare you can expect to receive with us, please call 0207 873 2330 to organise a consultation.

WHAT CAN VASER LIPOSUCTION ACHIEVE?

• Produce eye-catching results in a single procedure
• Easily remove large amounts of stored fat
• Smooth skin even in delicate areas like the arms and neck
• Refine and accentuate the appearance of muscles

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IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO VASER LIPO?

There are other non-surgical treatments such as that also seek to tackle fat and surgical options such as which you may want to consider depending on your individual circumstances. Speaking to Dr Cotrufo about your goals should help you decide on the most appropriate course of treatment(s).

Dr Cotrufo performs a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures and will advice on the best possible treatment to achieve your desired results.

WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE YOUR CONSULTATION?

Meeting with your surgeon before your procedure will help to set clear expectations and put in place the good communication that is fundamental for creating a comfortable and relaxing experience.

DURING YOUR VASER LIPO CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:

• Be able to discuss your circumstances
• Be given time to ask advice and pose questions to Dr Cotrufo
• Undergo a health evaluation
• Have a full assessment of your skin tone and the fat deposits and/or loose skin in the abdomen area
• Discuss the options that are open to you, including costs and timescales
• Ask about risks, benefits and alternatives to Vaser Lipo
• Learn more about the procedure

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In the run up to your procedure and in the days immediately before surgery, you may be asked to make small changes to your lifestyle and to avoid certain medications or activities.

This may include:

• Taking a blood test or other medical tests
• Stopping smoking
• Adjusting or taking certain medications
• Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Refraining from drinking alcohol
• Avoiding overexposure in the sun, particularly to the abdomen
• Committing not to make stringent changes to your diet

If you need a general anaesthetic for your procedure you will be given instructions on how to fast before your surgery.

WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE YOUR VASER LIPO PROCEDURE?

As your treatment approaches, you may be asked to make some small lifestyle changes and asked to avoid particular activities and medications

This may include:

• Stopping smoking to help reduce bruising and make the healing much faster
• Adjusting or stop taking certain medications
• Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Avoiding sun overexposure, particularly to the face
• Committing to not making stringent changes to your diet

THE VASER LIPO PROCEDURE:

Ultrasound energy is used to treat unwanted fat, loosening the cells from other tissues so they can be gently removed through a small tube. Depending on the number of areas being treated, the procedure can take as little as one hour or up to several hours.

The tissue is then removed with a traditional liposuction tube.

• The Vaser lipo system is moved around the area to be treated, and treats for 30-60 minutes. The targeted area is injected with a special saline solution (tumescent fluid) to numb the area and shrink local blood vessels. It also temporarily expands the volume of the target area, making fat cells easier to remove.
• Small probes are then inserted into the body through small incisions. These probes resonate at a high ultrasound frequency, shaking fat cells loose while leaving surrounding tissues intact.
• The loose fat cells mix with the tumescent fluid and then removed from the body using special cannulas which help preserve the tissue matrix.
• After surgery, patients are prescribed a recovery regimen to promote maximum skin retraction and smooth results. Your physician may recommend massage therapy to enhance results and speed recovery.

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AFTER YOUR VASER LIPOSUCTION SURGERY:

You will be able to leave the clinic straight after your procedure.

Over the next 8 to 12 weeks, your body naturally processes and removes the destroyed fat tissue.

• Within 7 days following your surgery, depending on the area treated, you will have a wound check to assess your sutures which should gradually dissolve. Avoid getting the incision area wet as some warm moist environment harbours bacteria and may lead to a possible wound infection.
• You should expect some bruising, swelling and pain after your procedure; some swelling may linger for several months.
• You’ll be up and walking around comfortably after a day or two; please be aware that you may require some assistance in the first 24 to 48 hours following surgery.
• Your garment must be worn for between four-six weeks, as advised by your doctor, to aid healing, reduce swelling and, most importantly help ensure a good contour to your treated areas

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT VASER LIPOSUCTION?

Dr Cotrufo performs combinations of VASER, Laser, Power-assisted liposuction to face, neck, arms, chest, back, abdominal wall and lower limbs. If you have any questions about liposuction and whether it is right for you or you would like to discuss the level of care you will receive throughout your surgery if you choose to attend our clinic, please call 0207 8732330 to book a personal consultation.