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Arm Lift or Liposuction?

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A recent survey found that 56% women would trade in every single pair of designer shoes they own to have arms. But, while a 3/4 of us apparently dislike the area, there’s no need to stick those heels on eBay quite yet…

Arm lift before and after photo

at the end above, can you tell whether the patient had an arm lift or a form of liposuction?

not. The key to any procedure is the results being subtle enough to be undetectable, but dramatic enough to make a big difference from the original. However the treatments (and the that best suit them) are entirely .

We explain why:

Types of Brachioplasty Liposuction

Put simply – liposuction is the best treatment for those looking to shift stubborn fat in the upper arms. It can help sculpt and shape areas we don’t like, and get rid of bulging that simply won’t in the gym. Once a procedure for Hollywood’s elite, today the majority of its forms are far less invasive – no hospital stay and minimal – though people will have . At The Clinic we provide three forms of the treatment, depending on a patient’s needs: , , and .

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is one of the most popular forms of modern liposuction, and definition invasion. It works by loosening fat cells from other prior to them, meaning less risk of or damage. This also means extreme precision, suitable patients to achieve muscle toning and definition its various forms including and .

Like VASER, is minimally-invasive and under local anaesthetic. It gets its name through the small (ranging 0.9-3mm in size) used to extract fat  which, in turn, makes it with very little risk of noticeable . Prior to removing any fat, a doctor will inject a special type of anaesthetic (tumescent) into the area which causes it to swell and become firm. Like VASER this means the fat cells are from other tissues, meaning far less damage and an easier .

Before and 2 days after MicroLipo Arm Lift .

This is why the is particularly well suited to the arms, which require complex precision without excessive bruising. Likewise, MicroLipo is frequently used for of – a which causes areas of the body (often the legs) to store a disproportionate amount of fat.

The oldest and most traditional form of the three, is commonly an , or used on those who have a large amount of fat to remove. However, it is important to remember that liposuction is never an to a healthy diet and should not be used as a method for weight loss. Fat cells that are are gone permanently, but this doesn’t stop other fat cells being able to store more.

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Surgical Arm Lift

While liposuction can remove up to around 3 litres of fat, it can’t do about excess or skin. This is where an comes into play. The surgical treatment can be used on its own or in with surgical liposuction, to remove areas of sagging skin or lax muscle.

Arm lift before and after – This arm lift patient had little fat and good muscle tone, but found skin made her arms look bigger than they were.

As it is a serious surgery, an Arm Lift will be performed under anaesthetic meaning you might a stay in overnight afterwards. Most clinics will work with you to ensure your specific wants are targeted, but the treatment begins with your surgeon making an on the inside of the arm near the armpit, from which loose skin is removed and lax muscles are tightened. It takes around two hours in total and you’ll normally need to wear garments for around 7-10 days after to ensure the best results.

The treatment is all about reshaping the arm, and is therefore particularly well suited to those who have lost a large amount of weight or those who are experiencing with their arms due to ageing. However this doesn’t others – if you are experiencing lax or too much skin, a surgeon will to you your and what they recommend.

non surgical fat is an ideal to liposuction and arm lift if you are looking to reduce fat in the upper arm area. CoolSculpting, also known as Fat Freezing is an in-clinic treatment that uses cooling to target and destroy the fat cells being . The fat cells are permanently destroyed and patients can expect to start seeing results within 8-12 weeks.

The doesn’t require anaesthetic, no surgery and minimal downtime. An applicator will be to the area which has a vacuum which will pull the skin into the hollow of the . You may feel slight as the area then begins to cool, but this will quickly become numb and you will be free to relax for around minutes whilst the procedure works. Once complete, you will a to the area to help disperse the fat cells and encourage the best results.

CoolSculpting works applying controlled temperatures to the skin which freezes the cells beneath. The fat cells then and and die which is a called apoptosis. The fat cells will then be processed by the body and be removed via the lymphatic system. Once the fat cells are from the body, they are to grow back meaning you can expect long results.

Summary

A staggering 75% of women dislike their upper arms. Thankfully, if the area is causing you issues, there are a number of treatments available at The Private Clinic which are designed to shape and sculpt, depending on your particular .

The way to work out what you is by remembering that liposuction and CoolSculpting is often best for fat removal, while an arm lift is the only way to get rid of excess Skin Theøry Peels. They are two entirely different procedures, suited for different needs and different .

Our are always available to help you find the best for your requirements, so your most important research should always be deep to find a medical team that you can trust.

Why choose The Private Clinic for Arm Lift or Liposuction treatment?

The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most care:

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