Brachioplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and takes approximately 3 hours to finish for both arms. In the post-operative period, one might experience temporary side effects such as bruising, swelling, tightness, light bleeding, numbness and a tingling sensation, which usually settle by 1-2 weeks. In the immediate post-operative period, patient is advised to keep the upper limbs as straight as possible at the elbow for about 7-10 days to prevent massive swelling.
Once the swelling subsides, the result is noticeable. It may take up to 2-3 months to see final result of the surgery. One can resume their daily activities from the day after surgery. Cardio exercises can be started from 1-2 weeks after surgery. Heavy weight training should be avoided for at least 3-4 weeks.