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Arm Lift (Brachial Lipectomy) What does it try to accomplish? Removal of the hanging fold of skin and fat from the upper arm. How is it done? The redundant fat is removed and the skin tightened around the upper arm. It also helps stretch marks on the front of the arms. How long does the operation take? About 1½ hours. How long is the stay in the clinic? 1 night. What type of stitches are used? Dissolvable. How long are they left in? Not removed. What type of dressing is used? Padded bandage. How long is it left on? 2 weeks. Is there any bruising? Can be quite marked and tracks down the arm. Is there any swelling? Usually controlled by the bandage. What pain will there be? Moderate. Where are the scars and how bad are they? Line running down the inside of the upper arm from the armpit to the elbow. Visible if looked for. How long does it take to recover? 3 or 4 weeks. When is the final result seen? Improves for up to a year. How long does it last? Permanent. Common Complications
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