Arm liposuction is the answer for many women with flabby arms. Many women dread the onset of warmer weather and the accompanying clothing required because of the flab fear. Bathing suits, tank tops and even short sleeves send thousands of women to the gym each year in search of well toned arms. But as women age, skin loses elasticity and that, in turn, can lead to flabby, unsightly arms. In addition, many women are genetically predisposed to flabby upper arms at a young age. Arm liposuction can be the semi-permanent solution to this complaint. It can give women renewed self confidence and greatly increase their self esteem.
The popularity of arm liposuction is growing and because of this, liposuction prices are going down. This is due to the fact that tumescent liposuction is quite safe, with minimal risks and a speedy recovery. With this technique, a tumescent liquid (a mixture of epinephrine, anesthetic and salt water) is injected into the fatty tissue. Then a small cannula, a needle attached to a vacuum device, is inserted and the fat is sucked out. Tumescent liposuction is performed under local anesthetic only, greatly reducing the risks and side effects. This procedure also has the added benefit of tightening the skin.
Generally the arm liposuction procedure takes one to two hours. It can be performed in a clinic or at the hospital. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic with minimal pain and discomfort. It is normal to feel a certain amount of pressure, movement or vibrating sensation. Immediately following the procedure, patients are able to get up and walk around. Many times the only pain medication needed to relieve discomfort is ibuprofen.
It’s normal for some women to experience some minor stiffness in the few days following the procedure. Many patients compare it to the feeling of having spent too much time exercising. Occasionally, patients may experience some pain, burning, swelling or temporary numbness. A majority of doctors prescribe an antibiotic ointment or cream to be applied to the site of the incisions to prevent possible infections. If the incision has stitches, they will be removed in a week to ten days, unless they are the kind that dissolve on their own.
Also expect to be fitted with compression bands to wear on the site of the liposuction. These will cut down on the swelling and help support your arms new shape until the tissues have adjusted to it. It’s vital to follow all the doctors instructions for care after the procedure to ensure your expected results. Lastly, depending on the amount of fat you need removed the process could take longer and your liposuction prices could go up or down.