Brachioplasty (Arm lift)

Who is a Good a Candidate for a Brachioplasty?

A patient may choose to discuss brachioplasty if they have excess skin on the upper arms due to aging, weight loss, or other factors.

• Stable Weight It’s important for a patient to have a stable and healthy body weight. Brachioplasty (arm lift) is not intended for significant weight loss and is more appropriate for patients who have achieved their weight loss goals and have maintained a stable weight.
• Realistic Expectations Understands the limitations of the procedure and has a clear, realistic idea of what can be achieved with surgery.
• Excess Skin or Tissue on Upper Arms Experiences loose, sagging skin or soft tissue on the upper arms that does not respond to diet or exercise.
• Good Overall Health Including being a non-smoker (vaper) or willing to quit before and after surgery.
• BMI Has a BMI of less than 30.

How is a Brachioplasty Performed?

A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the upper arms by removing excess skin and fat. Here is a summary of how the procedure is typically performed:

• Anaesthesia
  The procedure begins with the administration of a general anaesthesia in a fully certified hospital. This means you’ll be fully asleep throughout the procedure and won’t feel any pain.
• Incision
  The surgeon makes an incision on the inside or back of the upper arm. The length and pattern of the incision depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed. In some cases, a minimal incision may be made near the armpit.
• Tissue Removal and Contouring
  Excess skin and fat are removed from the upper arm. The underlying supportive tissue is tightened and reshaped to improve the contour of the arm. Liposuction may also be used to remove excess fat.
• Closing the Incision
  The remaining skin is smoothed over the new contours of the arm, and the incision is closed with sutures. Surgical dressings are applied to the incisions to support the healing process.