Arm Lift Aftercare

The following guidelines contain general information to guide you before, during, and after your procedure.

Silians Paris Clinic disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of these instructions, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY YOUR OWN SURGEON!

• You should stop or reduce consuming any kind of tobacco products. They intervene with the healing process and anesthesia.
• Foods, beverages, and drugs containing blood thinners should not be taken to reduce the risk of bleeding.
• Stop drinking alcohol one week before the operation date.
• 8 hours before the operation, you should stop feeding solid and liquid due to anesthesia.
• You will be given special clothing, you can also prepare a bag for yourself for pajamas or any kind of relax fittings if you want.
• Have a shower or bath before you leave the hotel.
• Please do not wear make-up, lens, nail polish, artificial nail or eyelashes, rings, piercing, etc.

Warm welcoming from Silian Paris Clinic at the airport, depending on your arrival time, you are either taken to your 4-5 stars hotel or directly to the hospital for your consultation.

Your First Day

• You will have an in-person consultation with your surgeon before your surgery, and your surgeon will walk you through your treatment plan details.
• You will sign a consent form.
• General medical tests that your surgeon will perform such as blood tests.
• Undergo your arm lift surgery which usually takes around 2 to 3 hours depending on the patient’s condition.

• Initial check-ups by your surgeon when you regain your consciousness after anesthesia.
• You will spend the night at our internationally accredited, high-quality hospital.

Your Second Day

• Hospital Stay: You will spend your second day at the hospital as well. Your surgeon will visit you and watch the progression of your recovery.

Your 3rd And 4th Day

• You can either continue enjoying the comfort of your hotel or go out and do some sightseeing to enjoy Istanbul, the city of two continents

Your 5th Day

• A Final check-up with your surgeon again for your final check-up and remove your stitches and drains.
• You will have a detailed post-operative treatment plan as well as a safe-to-fly survey.
• Private car to airport: Just enjoy the last ride in Istanbul!
• Back home with your new look and surely with a great experience at Silians Paris Clinic in Turkey.

• You will be given an oral medication prescription. Please start taking them as instructed.
• Getting up and out of bed as soon as possible. Initially, you should sit over the edge of the bed for a while before standing. That will help to reduce the possibility of dizziness and fainting.
• You should avoid lifting your arms; avoid all sudden movements and physical strain for three weeks.
• The ideal resting position is on the back, with the body and legs slightly elevate to reduce any post-operative complications such as bleeding, hematomas, or swelling as much as possible.
• Decreased activity may promote constipation, so you may add fruit to your diet, and be sure to increase fluid intake.
• Since alcohol induces fluid accumulation, it is banned for three weeks.
• Movement is important, but you should not force yourself, please rest as well.
• After 15 days, normal social activities should be restored.
• After 3 weeks, you may start easy sports activities. Excessive exercise should be resumed in 6 weeks, depending on how much you’ve healed.
• You should not take a shower until the first appointment with your doctor after the surgery.
• It’s essential to keep the operated area clean and dry.
• You should not cut the bandages until your check-up.
• Always use strong sun protection creams and avoid incision areas from the sun for a year.
• You might experience pain in the parts of your body with scars. This is quite common.
• You will need to wear your special garment 4-6 weeks after surgery. Your doctor will validate that at your check-up.
• Stay away from the heat sources or at least for 6 months; sauna, baths, etc.
• You will have numbness and tightness around the incision areas, and it will heal over time.
• Healing processes are 3–6 weeks (swelling will reduce), 3–6 months (shaping will increase and tissues are healed), and 12 months (Total Healing).