Liposuction of the upper limb
About the procedure
Upper limb liposuction with the aid of microcannulas provides excellent cosmetic results. In fact, the upper limbs are one of the areas where excellent results are routinely achieved.
The aesthetic purpose of liposuction is to make the patient feel more attractive in different social situations when he or she has to wear short sleeves. However, the “thinning” of the hands should be proportionate and it absolutely does not aim for the removal of as much fat as possible, as this could lead to disproportionately thin hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is an appropriate patient for the procedure
Not every patient is appropriate for this procedure. It is foremost appropriate for women. The reason is that women usually want their arms looking thin because it makes the body look thinner.
Which are the essential incisions and what scars remain after the procedure
Older liposuction techniques often include an additional skin incision on the inside arm area, which leads to the formation of unpleasant scars. In modern liposuction techniques using microcannulas, a skin incision is not required.
Thereby, excellent results are achieved without any visible surgical scars.
What should be undertaken in case of a loose skin problem
A common cosmetic problem is loose and fat skin (for example, when the arm is held horizontally). Eliminating this problem is not possible just by fat removal from the back area of the arm. The fundamental is the removal of the weight of subcutaneous fat, which is linked to loose and saggy skin. Removal of 75% or more of the fat amount is required. This is obtained through liposuction around almost the entire arm. Thus, the weight of fat is eliminated and the normal elasticity of the skin brings drastic improvement.
Could the front (Anterior) axillary fat accumulation be treated?
The anterior axillary fat accumulations are localized on the chest, just in front of the armpit. These fat-deposit pads become more visible with the process of aging and/or increasing obesity. It is also possible for relatively thin women to have such deposits, which are usually disproportionately large. Tight bras can cause unpleasant swelling of these fat-deposit pads under the bra.
Microcannula liposuction offers an easy and effective removal of anterior axillary fat tissue deposits. This can often be combined with liposuction of the arm.
Could back (Posterior) axillary fat accumulation be treated?
These fat accumulations form just behind the armpits. For some women, these fat tissue deposits can bring a cosmetic problem. Liposuction of the posterior axillary fat can be simultaneously performed with liposuction of the arm.
Liposuction of the anterior and posterior fat accumulation requires the use of special absorption pads in the first few days. These absorption pads are best attached with the help of compression clothing for the torso.
Specific features of operation technique
The use of microcannulas allows both precise and sufficiently aggressive removal of fat tissue from the upper limb, while also minimizing the risk of bump formation. The small incisions (1 – 1.5 mm) through which the cannulas are inserted, allow access to the entire circumference of the limb, and they quickly disappear in patients with fair skin after the operation. Removing the whole amount of fat is a mistake which leads to an unpleasant shape of the hand. It is necessary to leave a thin layer of fat, which gives a natural femininity to the silhouette of the hand, as well as a specific softness of the touch.
Postoperative care
Postoperative care after liposuction of the upper limb is relatively simple and easy. Drainage lasts less than 48 hours. The limb is bandaged with absorption pads which are secured by an elastic bandage. After that a moderate compression is applied for a few days. It is supported by another type of specific elastic bandage that can be removed and attached again by the patient alone. The improvement these days is usually significant.
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