The back of the arms can be a problem for women. As we age and skin loses its elasticity, without a weight resistance program, the back of the arms become loose. It is most noticeable when we are waving and the back of our arms are flapping in the wind. The more fat we carry there the worse it can look. Weight resistance training can help build muscle to firm up that area and diet and exercise can reduce the fat. But with age it may be difficult to lose this one most stubborn part of the body.
When surgery enters the picture as last resort option, laser liposuction can be an option due to its skin tightening benefits and it being a low risk surgery. For this type of surgery the patient is given a local anesthetic then a tiny cannula, about the size of a cooked piece of spaghetti, is inserted under the skin. The cannula is hollowed out and contains a laser.
The laser heats the fat to gently melt it to liquid form while the cannula suctions the mobilized fat out of the body. There are no big jarring movements of the cannula resulting in little to no bruising compared with traditional liposuction. The lidocaine in the numbing agent restricts blood vessels making the surgery almost entirely bloodless. The procedure takes about an hour with patients leaving the hospital in 3 hours or less. Most everybody can get back to normal activities in about two days. The quick recovery period works well for those who are active, work full time jobs, or have families to take care of. The procedure is permanent as once the fat cells are removed, they are removed permanently.
The procedure is safe for most women who are in good health and under the age of sixty. Surgeons recommend it for those who lead a healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise. A consultation with a qualified surgeon is a necessity as well as doing some research to located a physician in your area.
After surgery, patients tend to experience little to no pain that cannot be treated with over the counter pain medication.Following surgery, light to medium activity is permitted for two days while wearing a compression garment for 72 hours. There are patients who do experience swelling for a week or more after surgery, but without pain. As with any surgery, it is not to be taken lightly.
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