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Age and large weight loss can unfortunately lead to sagging tissue on the upper arm which shows as a "bag" of flesh on the lower side of the upper arm when the arm is extended outward. This minor defect can be corrected by removing skin and subcutaneous tissue but surgery does leave a noticeable scar. Body scars never fade to the same extent as those on the face and, since the real goal for most patients is short-sleeved shirts, it is rarely worth the trade-off for most patients. Therefore, when possible, suction lipectomy may be a good compromise.
Arm Reduction surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and the procedure which takes 1 to 2 hours and the patient is hospitalized from 1 to 2 days. Postoperative discomfort is minimal. Possible complications are rare but may include infection, bleeding, and excessive scarring.
The sutures dissolve and the bandages are removed in one week. The patient can shower in 4 to 7 days. Two to 4 postoperative office visits are required. Arm movement should be reduced for a month.
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