It is possible to see sagging and cracks in the arms and legs after excessive weight gain and loss in the arm and leg area, sagging as a result of decreased elasticity of the skin in advanced ages or in cases due to genetic predisposition at an earlier age.

Conditions such as loosening and reduction of subcutaneous support tissue in the arms and legs, excessive and inappropriate accumulation of fat tissue may lead to the need for this surgery in the arms and legs.

With arm and leg lift, you can have more tense, younger looking arms and legs.

How is the surgery performed?

Excess and sagging skin and subcutaneous excess are removed by making appropriate incisions in appropriate areas. As a result of the surgery, scars may remain in places that are not visible on the body. These scars are usually in the area close to the armpit and the inner part of the arm, which are the least visible places when viewed from the outside for the arms. For leg lift, it is hidden in the groin area, the inner part of the leg and the fold area under the buttocks. Liposuction surgery is often performed together with arm lift surgery. In this way, subcutaneous fat tissue is reduced more and more sagging skin can be removed. Under general anaesthesia, arm lift surgery takes 2-3 hours and leg lift surgery takes 2.5-4 hours.

What to Pay Attention to After Surgery?

There is pain for a few days after the operation. Pain is relieved with painkillers. As the day goes by, the pain decreases completely. In the first days, there is a feeling of tension and swelling in the arms and legs. In this process, it is recommended to keep the hands and feet elevated to reduce swelling. The patient is usually discharged after 1-2 days in hospital.

Swelling and bruising may also occur after the operation, which will disappear in a few weeks. Return to work in 7 to 10 days. However, patients are advised to use a suitable corset for one month. During the same period, it is necessary to avoid heavy exercise and not to overstretch your arms and legs.