ARM LIFT / BRACHIOPLASTY

What is Arm Lift?

Arm tissue relaxes with age, gravity, and weight loss. The drooping of skin is due to the stretching of the arm’s anchoring system and loss of supporting fat volume. Arm Lift can remove your arm’s excess tissue and reduce the circumference of your upper arm. Also known as Brachioplasty, this cosmetic procedure involves the removal of excess skin from incisions along the inner arm. The incisions are placed where the tissue can be best tightened and at the same time well hidden. This procedure can restore firmness and tone to your upper arms.

The type of Brachioplasty performed by your surgeon depends on the location and amount of your excess skin. An Axillary Brachioplasty or Mini Arm Tuck is done if excess hanging skin is located within two inches from the armpit. A Standard Brachioplasty or Standard Arm Lift is done if the excess skin extends like a “Bat Wing” from the armpit to the elbow, removing the arm flab completely.

Risks on Arm Lift

Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk and Arm Lift is no exception. Some of the possible complications include change in sensation, bleeding, infection, skin sensitivity, skin contour irregularities, swelling, pain, scarring, skin discoloration, sensation of arm tightness, and asymmetry.

Frequently Asked Questions on Arm Lift

Q: How prominent will the scars be?
A: Only the location of the scar is definite based on the incision made. However, the color, thickness, and intensity of the scar are all unpredictable due to the variation of each patient’s skin tone and ethnicity.

Q: Should Brachioplasty be combined with Liposuction?
A: Liposuction is not an essential part of an Arm Tuck. However, some plastic surgeons use it as a way of dissecting and separating the deep tissues from the skin flaps. It is not necessary that a liposuction is needed when an Arm Lift is done.

Q: When will I see the results of my Arm Lift?
A: Evident results are seen as soon as your plastic surgeon changes your dressing after the cosmetic surgery although at this time scars are still fresh and prominent. It will take about 6 to 12 months before these scars settle and gradually fade.