Arm Lift Archives - Portland Plastic Surgeon | Aric Aghayan, M.D. | Après Plastic Surgery https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq-cat/arm-lift/ Après Plastic Surgery Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:01:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Arm Lift Archives - Portland Plastic Surgeon | Aric Aghayan, M.D. | Après Plastic Surgery https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq-cat/arm-lift/ 32 32 Do arm lift scars fade? https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq/do-arm-lift-scars-fade/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:01:53 +0000 https://aprsplasticstg.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=faq&p=1758 A scar will be present after arm lift surgery, but it will eventually become soft and flexible and should fade with time. The best way to make your arm lift scar as discreet as possible is to closely follow the postoperative care instructions provided to you by Dr. Aghayan after surgery

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]]> A scar will be present after arm lift surgery, but it will eventually become soft and flexible and should fade with time. The best way to make your arm lift scar as discreet as possible is to closely follow the postoperative care instructions provided to you by Dr. Aghayan after surgery

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]]> Are there nonsurgical treatments to improve my arms? https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq/are-there-nonsurgical-treatments-to-improve-my-arms/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:01:36 +0000 https://aprsplasticstg.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=faq&p=1757 Certain noninvasive skin tightening treatments are available; however, these only offer small improvements. An arm lift is the optimal choice when moderate to severe skin laxity is present. Another advantage of the arm lift procedure is that liposuction can be used simultaneously.

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]]> Certain noninvasive skin tightening treatments are available; however, these only offer small improvements. An arm lift is the optimal choice when moderate to severe skin laxity is present. Another advantage of the arm lift procedure is that liposuction can be used simultaneously.

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]]> Where are scars for a brachioplasty? https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq/where-are-scars-for-a-brachioplasty/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:56 +0000 https://aprsplasticstg.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=faq&p=1756 In order to remove excess skin from the armpit to the elbow, an incision must be made along this entire span (from the armpit to the elbow), and this will cause a scar. Fortunately, Dr. Aghayan will make this incision as discreetly as possible, usually on the inside of the upper arm.

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]]> In order to remove excess skin from the armpit to the elbow, an incision must be made along this entire span (from the armpit to the elbow), and this will cause a scar. Fortunately, Dr. Aghayan will make this incision as discreetly as possible, usually on the inside of the upper arm.

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]]> Is a brachioplasty Painful? https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com/faq/is-a-brachioplasty-painful/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:33 +0000 https://aprsplasticstg.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=faq&p=1755 General anesthesia is used during arm lift surgery; therefore, you will not feel pain during the procedure. Afterward, however, you may have some slight soreness and discomfort as well as bruising and swelling. The worst period will be over the first few days of recovery. From there, discomfort should improve with each passing day.

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]]> General anesthesia is used during arm lift surgery; therefore, you will not feel pain during the procedure. Afterward, however, you may have some slight soreness and discomfort as well as bruising and swelling.

The worst period will be over the first few days of recovery. From there, discomfort should improve with each passing day.

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