Upper Arm Lift

Upper Arm Lift

When it comes to flabby arms, dieting and exercise can't necessarily cure them. That's because certain fats are resistant due to genetic tendencies. Even if you do manage to rid yourself of excess fat in the arms, the other problem of loose skin can't be fixed with any amount of work.

That's why surgeons have been performing upper arm lift surgery on people with these problems. An upper arm lift can dramatically reshape your arm to bring it back in line with the rest of your body.

The procedure is also known as brachioplasty, and is intended to tighten the hanging skin in the upper arms. Ideal patients should have healthy, elastic skin.

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The surgery is typically done by a surgeon in his or her office. It's an outpatient procedure that is done under local anesthesia.

The main goal of an arm lift is similar to other lifts in the body. Incisions are made to allow for the skin to be stretched. Excess skin is removed, and sutures are used to pull everything together.

It's a lengthy and somewhat complicated procedure compared to cosmetic surgery in other parts of the body. That's because the arm can accumulate more skin and fat by proportion. Depending on the severity of a patient's needs, the surgery can take several hours.

With an upper arm lift there is also the prospect of visible scars. As much as a surgeon can try to discreetly choose the location of the incisions, they'll still be visible if you wear a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse.

If you have loose, hanging flesh mainly because of fat in your arms, then an upper arm lift could be the right thing for you. Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon for more detailed information about the benefits and risks of the procedure.