Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition?
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition? Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) removes extra skin and fat from the upper arms which can improve visibility of the existing arm muscles. An arm lift won’t add muscle mass, but it can give the biceps and triceps a more toned appearance. Disclaimer:…
Does Brachioplasty Surgery Reduce Sweating?
Does Brachioplasty Surgery Reduce Sweating? Does excess underarm sweating cause you to soak through your shirts? Is it stopping you from wearing the clothes you love or hitting the gym? Sweat stains can be socially embarrassing (Ref 1) and prevent you from feeling comfortably dry. If prescription anti-perspirants aren’t cutting…
How Long Does Abdominoplasty Surgery Take?
How Long Does Abdominoplasty Surgery Take? Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery time varies depending on various factors. One of the main factors is how much liposuction is included. A mini tummy tuck without liposuction takes 1 hour, and 2 hours with liposuction. A full abdominoplasty takes 2 to 3 hours without…
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients Arm lift surgery can lead to complications if the surgeon damages the underlying structures. Human arm anatomy consists of skin, fat, muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels. The soft tissues contribute to skin firmness or laxity, the latter of which is a common issue…
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision PICO Negative Pressure Therapy dressings are designed to promote the healing of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) wounds. PICO use advanced technology and features to create negative pressure on the incision area. It draws excess wound fluids while applying gentle…
Brachioplasty for Patients With Significant Arm Asymmetry
Brachioplasty for Patients With Significant Arm Asymmetry Arms are never perfectly symmetrical. This is especially true for patients that had a botched arm lift, liposuction gone wrong, or lipoma removal. Arm asymmetry can also be the result of a lipoma or massive weight loss. Arm lift surgery or revision brachioplasty…
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring Every surgical procedure, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes, presents certain risks, including scarring. An abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck surgery, is one of Australia’s most popular cosmetic procedures. However, like every other surgical procedure, an abdominoplasty poses the risk of postsurgical…
Brachioplasty After Bariatric Surgery and Extreme Weight Loss
Brachioplasty After Bariatric Surgery and Extreme Weight Loss Weight loss surgery is often just the start for those on a weight loss journey. People that lose weight rapidly, whether due to extreme dieting or gastric bypass surgery, commonly deal with excess skin on the upper arm. Unlike most patients considering…
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know Contrary to popular opinion, an abdominoplasty is not a shortcut to losing weight. I blame these unrealistic expectations on the colloquial use of the term “tummy tuck” to refer to an abdominoplasty. Because of this, far too many people think that an abdominoplasty…
Abdominoplasty or Liposuction: What’s Better For Getting a flat tummy?
Abdominoplasty or Liposuction: What’s Better For Getting a flat tummy? If you want a flat stomach, there are surgical procedures that can be useful to you. Although none of these processes are for weight loss, both abdominoplasty and liposuction can help you get a flatter abdomen. But these procedures share…