Why all the Flap About “Bat Wings”?
While there’s an endless parade of spooky things waiting to scare us at this time of year, for some, the most frightening are bat wings. Now, we’re not talking about flying mammals. No-o! In fact, they’re cute, cuddly, and altogether welcome sights, compared to the loose, fluttering skin of the upper arms that so many people dread.
Am I A Good Candidate For Bat Wings Treatment?
Here are some requirements you must fit in if you want to get a brachioplasty treatment, make sure to follow them before you look for a surgery:
- Non-Smokers
It’s not only about bat wings treatment, smokers cannot get any surgery as long as they don’t quit smoking. Smoking restricts your veins which Interferes with your blood circulation, it also blocks your veins by creating plaque in them which can delay healing process. If your veins have plaque or have a bad blood circulation then your body will take so long to heal which isn’t good for your surgery recovery at all.
So make sure you quite sinking at least 4 weeks before your treatment, if you do. Doing so will help you and your body heal easily!
- Adults Who Aren’t Overweight
Always remember bat wings treatment isn’t a weight loss treatment, it’s used to remove the excess fat present on your arms which looks like bat wings. If you are looking for a treatment to reduce your weight then bat wings isn’t for you, you should try exercises like walking Or swimming if you want to lose weight and opt for bat wings if only you want get rid of excess fat in your arms.
- People With Realistic Expectations
An important thing you should know about surgeries is that they don’t work on their own, you need to have realistic expectations too, if you keep thinking about results and desperately wait for them then they won’t come out easily. You must understand every surgery and results take time for a safe and successful surgery, otherwise you will take long to receive results which will be a waste your time and money at the same time. So make sure to have realistic expectations.
Will Bat Wings Return After The Treatment?
Yes, sadly it’s possible for bat wings to come back even after a surgical Or non-surgical treatment, however the chances of it’s return depend of several factors, such as:
- Non-surgical Treatments: if you got a bat wings treatment through process like radiofrequency, ultrasound or laser treatment then this type of treatment is usually temporary, as these methods aim to tighten the skin rather than removing it. With treatments like these, your results will disappear faster as the skin continues to lose elasticity or if there are drastic changes in your weight.
- Surgical Treatments: For surgeries, results past much longer, but factors like aging, change in weight and skin’s elasticity can cause interference which may make the skin saggy gradually. However, it’s really rare, so you can be assured for now.
How Long Swellings Will Last After Arm Lift Surgery?
Usually, swellings will last for at least few weeks after the surgery, but the duration can vary from person, here’s the general breakdown:
- First Few Days: in early days swelling will be at its peak because of the newly done surgery.
- Two-three weeks: Swelling will be reduced but still a lot more noticeable.
- After 2 months: Majority of the swelling will be subsided by this time, however some mild swelling may still last.
- 3 to 6 months: Final results will much visible after 3-6 months of surgery.
Always remember wearing a compression garment can help swellings disappear faster, and attending follow-up appointments can also help manage swellings, which promotes faster recovery.
Can Laser Treatment Help With Bat Wings?
- Yes, laser treatment is a great option to tighten loose skin under the arms, it stimulates collagen production, and improves skin elasticity. However, the results may not be as effective as surgical options for sagging skin, therefore multiple sessions might be needed.
Whatever the cause – too much flab, drastic weight loss, skin laxity, or diminished muscle tone – our liposuction and/or tuck procedures can fix the problem. So, there’s no need for any flap about “bat wings.” If you notice them developing, give us a call – or flash the bat signal – and we’ll come to the rescue!