Arm Liposuction in Toronto
What this procedure may address
- Localized upper-arm fat
- Disproportion with acceptable skin tone
- Minor contour refinement combined with another procedure
What patients need to understand
When the arm hangs because of skin rather than fat, liposuction can make laxity more obvious. Brachioplasty may be the correct operation.
Assessment and planning
Assessment includes skin elasticity, circumference, asymmetry, prior weight loss and the relationship between arm and chest-wall tissue.
Recovery
Compression may be recommended. Swelling and firmness can persist for weeks. Final contour evolves as the skin contracts.
Individual postoperative instructions take priority over general timelines published online.
Risks and limitations
The proposed benefits must be weighed against risks that include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Anaesthetic complications
- Poor wound healing or unfavourable scarring
- Asymmetry or contour irregularity
- Altered sensation or numbness
- Persistent pain or swelling
- An unsatisfactory result or need for revision surgery
- Fluid imbalance or seroma
- Irregular pigmentation, rippling or loose skin
- Damage to deeper structures
- Blood clots and cardiopulmonary complications
- Thermal injury when an energy-assisted device is used
- Arm skin laxity becoming more visible
This list is not exhaustive. The risks relevant to the proposed treatment are discussed during consultation and again before informed consent.
Consultation with Dr. Elahi
A consultation with Dr. Elahi is an assessment of anatomy, goals, alternatives, scars, recovery, risk and whether treatment is appropriate. It does not create an obligation to proceed.