Frequently Asked Questions –
Scarless Arm Lift with BodyTite This article discusses some frequently asked questions related to the procedure Scarless Arm Lift with BodyTite.
What is Scarless Arm Lift? Building up of excess fat and skin in the upper arms and armpit area leads to flabby or saggy upper arms, which many women want to get rid of. Advances in technology and plastic surgery techniques now make it easy to get rid of that excess fat with a scarless arm lift. This is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses the BodyTite™ Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) platform. Unlike the traditional invasive arm lift technique with longer recovery time, this advanced technology allows you to achieve the well-shaped arms you desire without scars and extensive downtime. How scarless arm lift is different from traditional arm lift surgery? Previously, traditional invasive arm lift surgery or brachioplasty was the only option women had to remove excess arm fat and sagging skin. This procedure would require a long incision to extract the unwanted fat from the upper arm region, which would involve surgical trauma, longer downtime, and slow healing. But now, women have a far more advanced and minimally-invasive option in BodyTite. This FDA-approved device uses RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction) to melt the unwanted fat pockets and reshape the arms. Expert surgeons perform the procedure under local anesthesia, avoiding the usual risks associated with general anesthesia that can affect your heart rate and blood pressure. In this procedure, patients can stay awake and feel little or no sensation of pain or discomfort. Most excitingly, there is absolutely no concern about permanent scars! Unlike traditional liposuction, BodyTite arm lift leaves no scars.
www.bodysculpt.com
212-265-2724
This procedure is recognized for its special ability to tighten the skin up to 40% more than conventional liposuction. Who is the right candidate for the treatment? To be a candidate for BodyTite scarless arm lift, you should be physically healthy with no major medical issues. People with sagging upper arms, but with good skin elasticity and a stable weight are candidates for this treatment. Is a scarless arm lift still a surgical procedure? While BodyTite arm lift doesn’t involve a long incision and recovery, it is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia. Downtime is minimal and recovery faster and easier than with the conventional technique.
How is the BodyTite Scarless Arm Lift Performed? The highly efficient BodyTite device that employs RFAL technology is used to perform the procedure. This FDA-approved device selectively removes excess fat deposits from the upper arms. The surgeon will mark the treatment site and make small incisions on the undersides of your arms. The BodyTite system’s hand-piece will then be inserted into the subcutaneous tissue to deliver focused energy into the treatment area. The radiofrequency energy quickly but gently liquefies the unwanted fat cells, allowing them to be easily removed from the body. The procedure simultaneously tightens the skin and coagulates the tissues, which helps the surgeon sculpt the arms to achieve the ideal shape. This procedure takes approximately 30–45 minutes, though this would depend on the extent of
www.bodysculpt.com
212-265-2724
the area treated and other individual considerations. The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.
What are the benefits of this treatment? In addition to removing excess fat from the upper arms, the treatment comes with the added benefit of tightening loose or sagging skin. Other benefits of this procedure include: • Arm lift without scars • Effective fat removal and significant skin tightening • Minimal blood loss and reduced tissue trauma • Shorter downtime • Consistent results • Improved safety • Minimal discomfort, bleeding, bruising and swelling • Faster healing and recovery What does recovery involve and how long will it take? Since only minimal surgical trauma and downtime are involved, most patients return to their routine activities soon. One study found that 81% patients returned to work within 1-3 days of the procedure. Moreover, post-operative patient satisfaction surveys held during the study revealed that most patients had minimal or no discomfort and were satisfied with their fat reduction and skin tightening results.
www.bodysculpt.com
212-265-2724
How to choose the right plastic surgeon? It is advisable to choose a surgeon practicing at an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice. It is also essential to ensure that the surgeon you choose has extensive experience in performing the procedure. Prior to the surgery, discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon and he/she would inform you of all the benefits and risks associated with the treatment, thus helping you take a wellinformed decision. It would be great if you could view “before and after” photos of patients who underwent BodyTite scarless arm lift at the surgeon’s practice. This will help you get an idea about the surgeon’s skill and the extent of changes that the procedure can bring about. In fact, good rapport with the office staff and surgeon before the surgery helps achieve excellent end results. The right surgeon can ensure artistic body contouring, though it is important that you maintain a healthy weight for long-lasting outcomes.
Contact Us: bodySCULPT® 128 Central Park South New York NY 10019 E-mail: info@bodysculpt.com
www.bodysculpt.com
212-265-2724