Arm liposuction

Arm liposuction

Arm liposuction: Arm liposuction is the removal of fat deposits from the arms; after the incision is made, the area is flushed with saline and local anesthetic (tumescent solution) to contract the skin and make the blood vessels contract before aspirating the fat.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Arm liposuction

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Arm liposuction:

• Fat deposits resistant to exercise
• Excessive fat deposits

Non-Surgical Options: Arm liposuction

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Arm liposuction:

• Weight loss

Anesthetic Requirements for Arm liposuction

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Arm liposuction may include:

• Local or general anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Arm liposuction

Possible surgical complications of Arm liposuction may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Uneven surface
• Nerve damage
• Blood clots
• Scarring
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Asymmetry
• Pain
• Blood vessel damage
• Muscle damage
• Swelling
• Repeat surgery

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Arm liposuction

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good.

Arm liposuction: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Arm liposuction: Two to four weeks.

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