San Diego Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Tom Pousti
Talks About Arm Lift : Brachioplasty

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Arm tissue relaxes with age, gravity and weight loss. The
drooping of skin is from a stretching of the anchoring system of the arm and loss of supporting fat. Patients are very unhappy with this “loose hammock” appearance.

The Sugical Procedure

Brachioplasty (arm reduction surgery) can remove excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm. Surgical correction depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from incisions along the inner arm. The incision must be placed where the tissue can be best tightened but the incision must be well hidden as well. Many of our post-bariatric patients benefit from the armlifting surgery after massive weight loss causes the excess skin of the arms to hang down.

Markings are performed the night before surgery to ensure a smooth surgery.

What To Expect After Surgery

The dressing around the arms may be extensive. You will need to protect the incisions after surgery. Limiting lifting is important. Elevation with pillows increases comfort.

Resumption of Physical Activities

Patients are back to work 2-3 weeks after this procedure.
Being careful not to lift heavy objects continues for 2-6 weeks after surgery.

Testimonial:

I had been considering brachioplasty (arm lift) for several years but found it was not a procedure offered by many plastic surgeons, especially in the Temecula – Murrieta area. One night, while searching on the Internet, I found Dr. Pousti, and I am very glad that I did. He and his office staff have been a class act all the way, from initial consultation through post-op check-ups. Dr. Pousti has consistently conducted himself in a highly professional manner while continually offering support and kindness. His skill as a surgeon has given me a more than satisfactory result. It is a great feeling to glance down at my arms or see them in a mirror and no longer feel that inner cringe of dismay at the sight of loose skin and wrinkles. Dr. Pousti gave me what years of lifting weights could never achieve. I am very grateful and glad I did it!

Testimonial:

Welcome to all of Dr. Pousti’s new patients who are thinking of cosmetic surgery. I have the BEST cosmetic surgeon. He’s wonderful with a big heart. His name is Dr. Tom Pousti. Dr. Pousti has been my cosmetic surgeon since November of 2003. I had Gastric Bypass I lost 150 lbs. I needed a lot of help with the excess skin. I feel beautiful. I would not have this much self-confidence with out the help of Dr. Pousti. I have had 6 cosmetic procedures with Dr. Pousti. I have had tummy tuck, belt lipectomy, upper body lift and arm lift, breast augmentation-breast lift, and also tattoo removal. Lets not forget his beautiful wife and his STAFF they are wonderful and professional who make Dr. Pousti even Better. Thanks Girls! Thank you Dr. Tom Pousti for all you have done for me, I feel beautiful! Your patient for life! S.K.

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