MARCH Upper Arm Lift or Brachioplasty Best for: Tackling jiggling flesh
on the underside and back of your upper arm - the surgical solution
for blitzing bingo wings. Why now: Traditionally brachioplasty has reduced
the amount of spare skin and fat in this difficult-to-tone area, but
the resulting zig-zag scar has meant patients are still reticent to
reveal their upper arms. New more minimally invasive techniques are
being developed though, whereby surgeons make a small asymmetric elliptical
incision in the patient's armpit area. Through this small incision excess
fat can be liposuctioned out and any excess skin excised. The results
mean a 15% to 20% reduction in patients' arm circumference and the scars
are smooth and inconspicuous, hidden in their under arm. Expect to wait
three months before the swelling and numbness subsides, for the scar
to fade down and before it's possible to take any form of strenuous
lifting or exercise such as swimming. Where: Dr Mark E Richards, Maryland
USA. The man behind minimally invasive surgery, his results are impressive
with reduced pain, scarring and recovery time. Brachioplasty costs from
£3,000 to £4,000. Call 001 301 468 3669 or visit www.plasticsurgeon.us