Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
The upper arm can be a very troubling area for those patients that are seeking to improve their appearance. The looseness of the skin can occur as a result of significant weight loss or as we age the upper arm begins to sag due to gravity, skin laxity and thinning skin. Despite rigorous arm exercises and diet, some patients feel they just can't get rid of their heavy or saggy upper arms. Patients tend to hide their upper arms by wearing clothing that have sleeves or not wearing bathing suits because of the embarrassment they feel. Call us today at 770-421-1242 to discuss any questions you may have about your upper arms.
Our board certified plastic surgeons at Plastic Surgery Center of the South treat problems with the upper arm in different manners depending on your anatomy and problem. If your main problem is heavy arms that are caused by excess fat and your skin is healthy, firm and has elasticity, you may be a candidate for liposuction. Your surgeon would sculpt and remove the excess fat, reducing the size of the upper arm to match the forearm. Frequently, this procedure can be performed simultaneously with liposuction of other body parts.
Have you heard the term "bat wings"? This term refers to the loose sagging skin under the arms and can occur as a result of time and gravity, or significant weight loss. You will not be able to get rid of this by liposuction, as the skin is already loose. The only way to improve this problem is to undergo an arm lift.
About the Arm Lift Procedure
An arm lift is a surgical procedure that lifts, tightens and re-contours the arm by removing excess skin and fat to properly reshape the arms. An incision would be made from the armpit to the elbow, along the inside of the arm. The procedure would be done as outpatient in our state certified operating rooms. The surgery would take approximately 1 –2 hours depending on your particular circumstances.
Recovering from An Arm Lift
Discomfort would be mild to moderate and easily controlled with pain medication. You are normally able to return to work within a few days and resume normal activities after 2 weeks. An arm lift does not affect muscle tone, and normal physical activity is recommended once recovery is complete. This procedure involves the exchange of one cosmetic problem (loose skin) for another (scars). However, if you have very loose saggy skin you are most likely to find the exchange worthwhile.
Whether liposuction or an arm lift is performed, our physicians' main goal is to give you slimmer more attractive arms. You no longer have to feel self-conscious about your arms, wear sleeveless shirts and bathing suits. As always, a thorough consultation with your physician is required to determine the procedure best suited for you.
To schedule a consultation with Plastic Surgery Center of the South please call 770-421-1242. We will be happy to answer all your questions regarding arm lift surgery. Our offices are conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia outside of Atlanta. We treat patients from all over the state as well as the country.
