Cosmetic surgery is among Dr. Robert Morin’s wide range of top rated plastic surgery procedures. As a highly sought after reconstructive specialist, Dr. Morin frequently performs arm lifts on New Jersey natives and clients visiting from all over the country.
With aging, and especially after substantial weight loss, skin on the upper arms can become inelastic, loose and flabby. An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, removes excess skin and fatty tissue from the under surface of the arm.
This procedure may be combined with liposuction in order to improve results. Dr. Morin’s unparalleled brachioplasty technique lifts and repositions sagging upper arm tissue to create a better, firmer contour.
With the recent rise of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, brachioplasties are more in demand than ever by individuals who desire a slimmer appearance. Unfortunately, when people successfully meet their weight-loss goals they are often left with the “reward” of saggy skin on their abdomen and upper arms.
An arm lift procedure reduces baggy armpits, removes fat with liposuction and addresses excess skin. Though arm lifts are one of the most frequently performed procedures in plastic surgery, they require a certain level of expertise in order to achieve pleasing results. For optimal surgical success your upper arm lift should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in liposuction, such as Dr. Morin.
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While an arm lift procedure is impossible to perform without some degree of scarring, Dr. Morin’s expert surgical technique discreetly hides scarring and creates a comfortable recovery. Individuals in good health, non-smokers and those who maintain realistic expectations are ideal candidates to undergo the 1 – 2 hour procedure at Dr. Morin’s NJ facility.
Dr. Morin will administer medication and explain aftercare instructions following your arm lift procedure.
Dr. Morin commonly performs arm lifts on patients who’ve undergone drastic weight loss or experience sagging skin through natural aging. His brachioplasty technique serves men and women that desire smoother and tighter upper arms. In NJ, an arm lift is usually performed to improve skin laxity and reshape the arm in order to achieve more youthful and desirable contours.
A well-done brachioplasty effectively eliminates bat wings, reduces excess skin and leaves arms beautiful and smooth. Contact Dr. Morin, a first rated NJ physician who is considered one of New Jersey Metropolitan area’s top board-certified plastic surgeons according to Castle Connelly, for more information regarding your upper arm lift procedure.
Since your brachioplasty procedure requires a few weeks of recovery time, it is important to make preparations in advance. Patients should request at least 2 weeks off from work and schedule transportation to and from arm lift surgery.
We will ask that you schedule a physical exam and blood test to ensure your health prior to surgery. Dr. Morin may recommend the cessation of certain medications, alcohol and cigarettes 6 weeks before your arm lift.
Following your brachioplasty, discomfort and soreness is to be expected. In addition to taking your pain medication, sleeping with your arms elevated can help reduce swelling. Follow all aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Morin and be sure to change your bandages and clean surgical drains promptly.
Though patients should limit themselves to sponge baths during the first few days of recovery, they can resume showering once the drains are removed.
During your arm lift surgery Dr. Morin makes the incision choice based on the amount of tissue that needs to be excised. If the fat and tissue is closer to the armpit, he may use the traditional vertical incision method, which ranges from the armpit to your elbow. Should the excess tissue be located on the top of the upper arm, he may opt for a short-scar arm lift, which utilizes a crescent-shaped incision along the armpit area.
At your one-week follow-up appointment Dr. Morin removes sutures and bandages and answers any post-operative questions you may have. Your next appointment, one month following surgery, is to assess your healing and assist the recovery process. We recommend adhering to after-care instructions properly to maximize healing time and promote the best possible results.
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