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San Antonio Arm Lift – Brachioplasty
After significant weight loss, many people find that their skin just hasn’t sprung back around their new smaller physique. While no amount of exercise will help the elasticity of the skin there are cosmetic procedures designed to improve the contour of the body. Dr. Schaffer uses San Antonio arm lift surgery address the sagging skin under the arms.
Arm lift surgery is used to remove the sagging excess skin left behind after significant weight loss. Using San Antonio arm lift surgery, Dr. Schaffer can improve the contour of your under arms. Arm lift surgery can produce truly amazing results. patients often note that arm lift surgery is exactly what they needed to feel that their weight loss transformation was complete.
If you have lost a significant amount of weight but are unhappy with the appearance of the excess skin left behind you may be a good candidate for arm lift surgery. Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Schaffer. He will help you determine if brachioplasty is right for you.
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San Antonio Arm Lift Surgery – Brachioplasty
Droopy, sagging upper arms can make you feel self conscious in a short sleeve shirt. Swim suits, sleeveless clothing, forget it. Sound familiar? Dr. Eric Schaffer, a San Antonio board certified plastic surgeon uses the latest in surgical techniques to improve the appearance of your arms with arm lift surgery.
There are a number of reasons the skin of the upper arms begins to sag. Significant weight loss and genetics are two of the biggest contributing factors to unsightly upper arms. An arm lift or brachioplasty, performed with or without liposuction, can help create a well-defined, trim and toned upper arm that complements your figure as well as your wardrobe.
Summer is a great time to think about improving the appearance of your upper arms with arm lift surgery. Dr. Schaffer is a skilled plastic surgeon able to create beautifully toned arms. Contact our office to schedule your consultation and see how you can benefit from arm lift surgery.
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San Antonio Arm Lift Procedure – Texas Brachioplasty
Loose, sagging skin is often the result of aging or dramatic weight loss. The excess skin can be removed and arms restored to a more youthful appearance with an San Antonio arm lift or brachioplasty. Luckily for those that find this loose extra skin bothersome, there are options.
Texas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eric Schaffer can help create arms that appear more fit and slender. An arm lift, is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin of the upper arm. In some cases, this extra skin is merely the result of natural aging or one’s genetic makeup. For some, the choice to under go brachioplasty is a step towards restoring self confidence.
The procedure is done under general anesthesia and lasts approximately 3 hours. If needed liposuction can be performed in conjunction with the arm lift for optimal results. The incision is somewhat conspicuous. The length of the incision will depend on the amount of skin and fat needing to be removed. General recovery is 10 to 14 days with bruising and swelling subsiding in 3 to 4 weeks. To achieve the best possible recovery, it is important to follow the directions given to you by San Antonio plastic surgeon Dr. Schaffer.
A consultation is the first step in determining if an arm lift will provide the results you are looking for. Click here to schedule your consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Schaffer.
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