Arm Lift Surgery In Mishawaka

Loose or sagging skin under the arms is difficult to remedy with traditional diet and exercise.

BodyTite is the latest in arm lift surgery at our Mishawaka, IN clinic. Also known as brachioplasty, this procedure delivers tight, sculpted results without any scarring to patients in Elkhart, South Bend, and across the Michiana region.

BodyTite is a minimally-invasive surgery performed using local anesthesia. BodyTite utilizes radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL), which melts away fat while tightening loose skin and improving arm contour and shape.

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What does minimally-invasive mean?

Minimally-invasive procedures offer reduced recovery time and less swelling, bruising, and discomfort following surgery.

BodyTite is performed using local anesthesia. Patients are awake during the procedure, and they typically experience mild to no discomfort.

The incision is very small and hardly noticeable once healed.

What happens during the procedure?

Before surgery, a surgeon will examine the patient and mark the arms where treatment is needed. The marked sites are then cleaned and prepared to receive anesthetic, which numbs the surrounding fat tissue.

A single, small incision is made in the arm—this is where the BodyTite radiofrequency probe and cannula is inserted. Radiofrequency energy flows from the internal cannula to the electrode on the skin’s surface. Once the fat has been liquefied, the cannula extracts the fat as the skin smooths and tightens.

How does BodyTite tighten skin?

In addition to removing unwanted fat, the BodyTite arm lift simultaneously tightens the skin. The heat generated around the cannula tip coagulates blood vessels and liquefies fat tissue, which allows a surgeon to sculpt the arms with more precision and accuracy.

Body contouring will continue to improve for up to six months after the procedure.

What’s recovery like after a BodyTite Procedure?

Patients can expect minimal downtime following a BodyTite arm lift procedure. After surgery, a pressure garment will be applied around the incision site and treated areas.

Patients will experience soreness around the treated area. Pain medication may be prescribed to treat discomfort.

Most patients can go back to work in one to three days following surgery and may return to regular activities within a few weeks.

Who is a good candidate for Arm Lift surgery?

Patients interested in a BodyTite arm lift should be non-smokers and relatively close to their ideal body weight. Anyone uncomfortable or displeased with loose or sagging skin around the arms might consider this minimally-invasive procedure with limited recovery.

Most people are good candidates for Arm Lift BodyTite surgery, but we recommend a consultation to anyone who wants to reduce fat and tighten skin at the same time.

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Meet the Doctors

Dr. Downs

Ronald K. Downs, M.D., F.A.C.S. founded The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana in 1992. He is an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Downs is also a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Medical Association, The Ohio Valley Plastic Surgery Society, The Rush Surgical Society, and The Indiana State Medical Association where he serves on the board of directors and has served as the president from 2003 to 2004.

Dr. Macias

Dr. Macias completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is Board Certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Viscardi

Patrick J. Viscardi, M.D. has been part of the surgical team at The Centre, P.C. since 1998. Dr. Viscardi graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, as a summa cum laude. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Viscardi completed his internship and general surgery residency at the University of Louisville, where he served as chief resident from 1994 to 1995.

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