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1. Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Reduces excess skin and arm fat to correct “bat wings”

HOW IT WORKS

Brachioplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the excess skin of the arms, when they appear as "bat wings" (more easily visible in the movement of shaking the arms saying goodbye). In many cases, the cause is massive weight loss after bariatric surgery, but it can also happen in obese patients. Therefore, excess fat is often associated, so supplemental liposuction is an integral part of the procedure, and when there is good skin tone or minimal sagging of skin, fat deposits can be reduced by liposuction only. The scar is located in the armpit and can be prolonged along the inner side of the arm up to a level just before the elbow, as this is the scar line better disguised during social interaction

PROCEDURE DURATION

1h30 to 2h

OPTIONAL ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

Liposuction, breast reduction, breast lift (mastopexy), abdominoplasty

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

General anaesthesia

SCARS

The scar is located in the armpit and can be prolonged along the inner side of the arm up to a level just before the elbow, as this is the scar line better disguised during social interaction

HOSPITAL STAY

Outpatient or 1 day in hospital

RECOVERY

You can resume work within 5-10 days, provided that it does not involve exertion. Physical activity may be resumed at 6 weeks. During this period you should wear elastic compression sleeves (recommended by our team).

RISKS AND MOST FREQUENT PROBLEMS

There may initially be swelling (oedema) and bruising, and lymphedema may also be a consequence. Seroma occurs in some cases. Less frequent is hematoma, infection, or loss of sensation due to nerve damage around the elbow. Sometimes scars may not achieve an ideal look, (e.g., remain hyper- or hypopigmented)

PROCEDURE LONGEVITY

The result is usually definitive if there are no major weight changes

2. Arm Liposuction

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Improves the contour of the arms, reducing the amount of fat

HOW IT WORKS

Liposuction, as the name indicates, corresponds to a surgical procedure with fat suction through the insertion of cannulas in small holes in the skin. It thus allows reducing the volume of fat in the arms, provided that it is in a moderate amount, because the setback is the excess skin and subsequent sagging if too much fat is removed. In the latter cases, the association of an arm lift (brachioplasty) with additional liposuction gives a much more harmonious and balanced result

PROCEDURE DURATION

1 hour

OPTIONAL ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

Arm lift, breast reduction, breast lift (mastopexy), abdominoplasty

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

General anaesthesia

SCARS

Small scars concealed in areas of natural folds/wrinkles

HOSPITAL STAY

It can be done on an outpatient basis

RECOVERY

You can return to work in 2-3 days and resume physical activity at 4 weeks

RISKS AND MOST FREQUENT PROBLEMS

In the first days, swelling, sensitivity to touch hematoma and drainage through the holes of the cannula may occur. Sagging skin, hyper- or hypo-correction, and irregularities are the most frequent risks

PROCEDURE LONGEVITY

Usually the effect lasts for many years

3. Aqualyx®

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Reduces localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise, without the need for surgery

HOW IT WORKS

Aqualyx, also known as intralipotherapy, is a non-surgical medical treatment that consists of injecting an aqueous solution (based on acid/sodium deoxycholate) directly into subcutaneous adipose tissue. This solution destroys the membrane of fat cells (adipocytes), liquefying them, and then being eliminated naturally by the body's lymphatic system.

Aqualyx is therefore not a substitute for liposuction in cases of large volumes of fat to be removed, in these cases surgery/liposuction will be more indicated. It serves to treat small to moderate localized and "resistant" fat deposits, in a logic of body and facial contouring, and not as a method of weight loss. For this, it is desirable that the patient has a balanced weight and realistic expectations regarding the result.

It is also important to have adequate hydration before and after treatment, as water facilitates the elimination of destroyed fat cells and contributes to the effectiveness of the procedure.

The most common sites for treatment with Aqualyx are the jowls and chin, the abdomen and flanks, the inner thighs and knees, the back, and the upper arms.

Unlike the fat aspirated in liposuction, the fat destroyed by Aqualyx cannot be reused or reintroduced into other areas of the body, as it is eliminated by the body itself.

PROCEDURE DURATION

30 minutes

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

The injected solution itself already includes anesthetic

SCARS

No scars

HOSPITAL STAY

Procedure performed in the office

RECOVERY

Resumption of daily activities practically immediately. It is recommended to avoid intense physical exercise, heat (saunas, hot baths) and direct sun exposure in the first 48 hours

RISKS AND MOST FREQUENT PROBLEMS

In the first few days, swelling, redness, sensitivity to touch and bruising at the injection site. Temporary hardening of the treated area and numbness may also appear, which usually resolve in 6 to 8 weeks. Rarely, skin necrosis may occur

PROCEDURE LONGEVITY

Destroyed fat cells do not regenerate, so the results tend to be long-lasting as long as the patient maintains a stable weight. It usually takes between 2 to 5 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, to achieve the desired final result