Arm Lift in Nashville

The process of receiving plastic surgery starts well before the operating room. We ensure the day of your arm lift in Nashville feels smooth and calm. The key is our pre-operative appointment, which takes place between 1 month and 2 weeks out from your surgery.

During this time, we finalize the details of the procedure, from pre-op instructions, to incision placement, to post-care recovery. We will call in your prescriptions in advance, providing tips and instructions on how to prepare for recovery. We will also take the time to answer any and all other questions you might have, so you can feel comfortable, confident, and well-informed going into surgery day.

At DeLozier Plastic Surgery, we perform all surgeries in our on-site operating suite. This is a AAAA, State-accredited facility, which provides you with a convenient and discreet location to undergo your operation.

After you arrive, we will escort you to a private room where we will mark the area(s) of treatment. To ensure your safety and comfort during the procedure, we conduct our arm lifts under general anesthesia; so at this time, we will dutifully administer the amount needed. Our anesthesia team will then stay with you from start to finish to monitor your heart rate and ensure your physical safety.

Your surgeon will make an incision from your underarm to the elbow. He or she will reduce or remove saggy, excess skin, tighten the tissue that defines your arm shape, and reduce localized fat pockets in your upper arm. Though our surgeons use a short-scar technique with many patients, some scarring is unavoidable. However, your scar will improve and fade over time.

We will advise you on all of the details you will need to know to maintain a healthy, speedy recovery after your arm lift in Nashville. A few things to keep in mind include:

• You will not be cleared to drive immediately after your surgery; you should prepare to have a caregiver lined up for transportation to and from our office, as well as to stay with you for the first night following your procedure. Do not drive until cleared by the office staff.
• You can resume eating food as soon as you are ready, but avoid spicy and greasy foods for 24 hours.
• Wear compression leg hose for five days and do foot pumping exercises when in bed. You will also need some sort of compression on your arms for the first 6 weeks following surgery.
• Keep both arms elevated on a pillow, above the level of your heart to help reduce swelling. You may notice by this evening that your fingers are very swollen, which is a normal expectation. However, if your hands or fingers become numb and/or cold, your ACE wraps may be too tight and should be loosened.
• Sometimes during surgery, fluid is instilled into the tissue to numb it, loosen the fat, and help reduce bruising. You may notice a blood-tinged drainage leaking for the first two days after surgery. Place a towel in your bed to prevent soiling your sheets.
• You should avoid exercise, strenuous activity, or heavy lifting for two weeks.
• Walking around at least every two hours during waking hours, however, can help prevent a blood clot, and is encouraged.
• Periodic deep breathing exercises will help prevent pneumonia.
• At no point while taking pain medication can you drive a car, go to work, make important decisions, or consume alcohol.
• Antibiotics can interfere with the efficacy of oral birth control. If you currently take a birth control pill, you should use a back-up method of contraception while you are on your antibiotics after surgery.