The incision is placed on the inner and under surface of the arm and often curves or zigzags. It may also curve around the upper part of the arm. Often some fat is suctioned at the same time. You can choose but most patients are happier asleep. Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed.
All operations have some risk.
The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First those that are seen in all operations and second those that are unique or special for this operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main specific problem for this operation is the long and sometimes heavy scar. Most people are back to work within a week or two.