An arm surgery, Brachioplasty or an arm lift, helps change the flabby aspect of the arms for a firm and slender appearance, leaving very minimum scars. Excess skin is reduced through this surgical procedure, locking the soft tissues and reducing excess fat. The final result is a pair of smooth arms that helps give a more slender aspect to the rest of your body.

Different factors such as, aging and weight fluctuation, tend to generate skin flab in this area which is also prone to generate grease fat deposits which are difficult to eliminate.

Salutaris is the clinical leader in Plastic Surgery in Guadalajara. Our staff includes a group of highly qualified Plastic Surgeons who will accompany you throughout the entire process until the appearance you seek has been achieved.

The ideal candidate to undergo a Brachioplasty is that who has flabby arms. In many cases, skin laxity can be the turnout of weight loss.

All candidates must be healthy and be aware of the full scope of this surgery.

The estimated time for this surgery is about two hours. The plastic surgeon will take the following measures depending on the amount of flab or excess skin in the underarm.

If there is moderate excess skin on your arms, the procedure will be more simple, based on liposuction. Otherwise, if you have severe excess skin in the under portion of your arm, from your elbow to your armpit, an incision will be made to remove excess skin and fat

In both cases following your operation, a surgical drain will be placed under the skin to drain any type of body fluid, and then perform all necessary sutures.

A compression garment will be placed to reduce swelling and maintain your skin in its new position.

Before undergoing arm surgery, it will be necessary to arrange an evaluation session with your Plastic Surgeon.

At this time, the doctor will evaluate the overall condition of your body and the firmness and elasticity of the skin for you to be considered a candidate for this surgery. He will also explain every step of the method he will use. Any doubts or concerns must be clarified in order for to you to be fully satisfied with this process.

If any concerns arise, don´t hesitate to let your doctor know. He will do anything necessary to ensure that your Brachioplasty is a success.

It is necessary to know what is recommended to find out with your doctor what beverages, meals and medication to consume prior to your surgery. By following these guidelines, you will avoid any complications during or after the intervention.

Since arm surgery is a simple procedure, there are few risks and they rarely occur but they can happen.

Bleeding, bruising, swelling, soft tissue infection, allergic reactions to anesthesia, abnormal scarring, fibrosis, numbness, and altered sensation may take place when undergoing a Brachioplasty. If you experience any of these symptoms, meet with your doctor, he will give you the right indications to proceed.

It is overly important to take into account each indication made by your doctor. This will reduce the risks of the surgery and you will have a smooth recovery.

After surgery you will have to use a compression bandage which will help reduce swelling and avoid liquid accumulation. You may have to use this bandage for several weeks. We recommend that you hold your hands in an upward position while resting.

You must wash the area twice a day with antibacterial soap and water.

Just like with any major medical procedure, you will likely experience pain, bruising and swelling. These symptoms can be reduced and they tend to disappear within two weeks with medication prescribed by your doctor.

You can return to your daily routine and show smooth and beautiful arms within seven days. When you go back to your normal activities, you must avoid sudden movements, lifting heavy objects and sleeping facing down. You will be able to drive in about three weeks.

Laser Liposcupture, Laser-assisted Liposuction, Laser Lipolysis or Laser Lipo is a procedure used to correct irregularities and cases of disproportion in the body, which cannot be eliminated with diets, exercise or medical treatments.

The laser is a ray of light invisible to the human eye, specially calibrated to act on cells beneath the skin which contain fat. With this technology, the fat is broken down and transformed into oils which will later be eliminated through the urine or sucked up in cases where a great amount of Lipolysis (fat breakdown) is induced.

Some of the advantages of laser liposculpture over conventional liposuction are less bleeding and therefore less hematomas or bruises on your skin. In addition, the amount of inflammation is reduced, so there is less pain in the areas treated and the period of waiting before going back to your daily activities is shortened.

Laser-assisted liposuction stimulates the formation and remodeling of collagen and elastin fibers, effecting in the rejuvenation and retraction of your skin.

At Salutaris, the clinical leader in the field of Plastic Surgery in Guadalajara, our staff includes a group of highly qualified Plastic Surgeons who will accompany you throughout the entire process until you have achieved the appearance which you seek.

If you are a healthy person who follows a proper diet for your body, but despite this, still has fatty areas which cannot be eliminated no matter how much exercise you do, then you are a good candidate for having a Laser Lipo.

Before carrying out Laser Lipo Surgery, it is necessary to have an initial diagnostic session with your Plastic Surgeon. At this time, the doctor will evaluate the general state of your body, including your deposits of fat and the firmness of your skin. He will explain every step of the method he will use, and you and your surgeon will discuss your options until you have reached agreement.

Before your surgery, it is necessary to know which foods, drinks and medications you can take, in order to avoid any sort of complication during or after your Laser Liposcupture.

It is necessary that every step be fully understood to assure your satisfaction with the final result. Have the confidence that you can approach your doctor and express your concerns. He will clarify all your doubts about the process. Don’t forget that knowing about every aspect of your surgery will increase your satisfaction in your search for your new figure.

Laser Liposculpture lasts approximately one to two hours, depending on the area or areas to be treated. This type of Aesthetic Surgery allows the use of local anesthesia if the area is small.

After the anesthesia is applied, a small cut incision is made, through which the laser is introduced. It is then moved around until the volume of fat in the area is reduced.

At the end of the process, a compression garment will be put in place to avoid excessive inflammation and to accelerate the recovery process.

Laser-assisted Liposuction is so trustworthy that risks which might appear after it is performed are negligible. You will feel discomfort where the treatment was applied as if you had exercised.

An occasional hematoma could appear, much smaller than those seen in conventional Liposuction, or slight pain in the area treated, but this can be eliminated with any analgesic recommended by your doctor.

Laser Lipo is one of the simplest and most reliable forms of Plastic Surgery for obtaining the figure that you have always desired.

After the operation you will need to wear a compression garment or an abdominal binder which will help avoid excessive inflammation and will accelerate the recovery process. This can be removed for bathing. The doctor will show you how to put it on and which other precautions to take.

At Salutaris we recommend that you carefully follow all the recommendations of your Plastic Surgeon. This will ensure the success of your operation.