Arm Lift West Sussex

Excess skin can gather on the upper arms and this is a combination of ageing which increases skin laxity and weight loss after being overweight.  Women are most usually affected by this problem and may be self-conscious about their appearance in armless tops and dresses or in swimwear.  It may also be difficult to fit into the arms of blouses or jackets. What is an Arm Lift? Arm Lift reshapes the upper arms by selectively removing the excess skin and restoring a slimmer contour to the upper arm.  The skin is carefully assessed and measured prior to the surgery in order to achieve this.  An extended arm lift deals with skin folds which extend below the arm pit onto the side of the chest wall. Does the surgery require a general anaesthetic or hospitalisation? Arm lift surgery is done under general anaesthetic, as a day case or a one-night-stay procedure. How long is the procedure? Arm-lift normally takes approximately 2 hours to complete depending on the complexity of the surgery.  How long is the recovery time? Moderate pain / discomfort is expected for 3 – 5 days. Patients can go back to their normal daily activities after 2 weeks, but avoid strenuous exercise / activity for 6 weeks. The arm will feel slightly tight after surgery.  It will be necessary to wear a support garment or tubigrip for the first 6 weeks, day and night and the second 6 weeks during the day. There will be bruising and swelling and some tightness which will mostly resolve within 6 weeks but it will take at least 3 months to completely subside. 

Consultations are typically 30-40 mins and involve a thorough discussion about case history, treatments, review of example cases and photos and physical examination.It may be possible to arrange a free 15 minute consultation or teleconsultation if you are unsure about committing to a full appointment. Consultations are at the McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead. Sussex RH19 3UD.  Wednesdays or Fridays.   other locations - KIMS hospital, Maidstone; North Downs Hospital, Caterham.

What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is also known as a ‘nose-job’.  It is an operation which changes the shape of the nose to give a more aesthetically balanced appearance or perhaps to correct an established deformity.  There are a combination of changes which can be made to improve the appearance of the nose which include reshaping the bridge of the nose (usually reducing a hump), refining the tip of the nose, improving the projection of the tip, shortening the nose or narrowing wide nostrils.  The aim is to shape the nose so that it is more in keeping with the desired appearance of the patient and also in balance with the proportions of the face. What does the surgery involve? Rhinoplasty is typically carried out under general anaesthetic and you can go home on the day of surgery.  Sometimes a single night in hospital is advised.  The shape of the nose is determined by a framework of cartilages and bones.  Small cuts are made inside the nostrils to access the framework and reshape it.  Occasionally it is also necessary to have a small scar at the base of the nostrils or across the central strut (‘columella’) of the nose or tiny access incisions on the side of the nose.  The operation takes about 90 minutes. At the end of the operation a small splint and some tapes will be positioned and packs are inserted into the nostrils.  This is done to support the new shape of the nose while it sets.  Some cases are more complex and may require internal access to the central strut deep inside the nose ‘septum’ which is necessary to correct shape, airflow or to obtain cartilage grafts to assist with shaping the nose.  This is known as septo-rhinoplasty.