110 Copper Creek Drive, Suite 300

Markham, Ontario

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Dr. John Kao
Dr. Ron Wallman
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Arm Tuck

Many people notice that after significant weight loss that they have excess loose, hanging skin on their upper arms. This is sometimes commonly referred to as ‘bat wings’ due to the loose, swinging quality of the skin. To reduce this excess skin and achieve a more natural contour to your arm, you may wish to consider an arm tuck.

Details

With an arm tuck, Dr. Wallman or Dr. Kao will make an incision in the back of your arm. Liposuction may be combined with the skin removal to reduce any excess fat and to loosen the skin. Excess skin will be removed along with any remaining fat. The skin is then repositioned and the incision closed. With an arm tuck, your upper arm area will be smaller and have better tone; enabling you to better enjoy the rewards of your weight loss.

As with any incision, there is always the risk of infection as the wound heals. With an arm tuck, there is also some scarring and the risk of a scar that ‘spreads’ up the arm where the excess skin was removed. There is the possibility of some numbness in the area for up to one year. Some people also notice that even after the procedure, there may be some additional sagging.

Silicone gel implants are also available in Canada. These implants are made of a solid gel are called “gummy bear” implants because inside, they look and feel like gummy bears. Dr. Wallman and Dr. Kao will discuss with you what choice of implant will best help to achieve your desired results.

Once the incision is made, Dr. Kao or Dr. Wallman will create a pocket to place the implant. Depending on your size and shape of your breasts, this pocket will either be made directly behind the breast tissue or beneath your pectoral (chest) muscles. The implant is then inserted to complete the procedure.

Most women return to work and their usual activities in about one to two weeks following the insertion of implants. Following the procedure, it is normal to experience swelling and bruising. However, this will dissipate quickly.
Other potential complications include infection, blood accumulation in the breast which may require draining or side effects from anesthesia.

As part of the natural healing process, scar tissue forms around the implant. In a small percentage of women, the scar tissue becomes firm and tight. This is called a ‘capsular contracture’ and may result in the implant being compressed, causing the breast to feel more firm than usual. This can be treated through the removal of the scar tissue or, in more rare cases, the removal and reinsertion of a new implant.

Breast augmentation does not usually affect a woman’s ability to breast feed, unless nipple sensation is reduced, however some women do report changes in the sensitivity of the breast and nipples. It is important for women with implants during their routine mammograms to inform their health care practitioners of their implants as they may require additional imaging to capture a full view of their breasts.

Before & After

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Before & After