Arm Lift

Arm lift surgery, which is also referred as brachioplasty, has become a famous cosmetic surgery. It is designed to remove the excessive skin and fats under the arms. The sagging and loose skin of the arms dampens the arms’ aesthetics. It makes one hesitant to wear sleeveless shirts. Arm lift surgery enhances the smartness and tightness of arm muscles and tissues. But, there is one drawback of brachioplasty, which is the formation of scars on arms after the surgery.

The problem of loose skin is created after heavy weight loss. The weight lifting exercises for arms initially tightens the arm muscles. Weight lifting for arms contours the arm muscles. In case of leaving these exercises, the arm muscles become loose.

An accredited board certified surgeon who specializes in arm lifts should be consulted for undergoing arm lift surgery. It can result in minimum scars during arm lifting. If one has heavy arms, then liposuction is the best option instead of arm lift. In case of loose skin, arm lift surgery can prove to be helpful. Look at arm lift pictures before the surgery. Arm lifts, before and after pictures help you in assessing the skill and expertise of your surgeon. Ask all questions from your surgeon to get complete information about arm lift surgery such as can a breast cyst affect arm lifting.



Dr Richards has brought revolution in the field of arm lift. He has developed innovative techniques at the Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery Institute including the minimum incision arm lift. He offers brachioplasty treatments from his Maryland practice to his clients throughout Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the entire nation.

The procedure of arm lift is quite simple. It is performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made along the underside of the upper arm from the elbow to the area near the under arm. Skin is separated to remove the unwanted fats, skin and tissues. In case of heavily bulky arms, liposuction method can be used to remove the excessive skin. After the replacing of the skin, incision is closely sutured. Bandage is applied afterwards.

The cost of arm lifts surgery to be performed by a board certified surgeon ranges from $5000 to $6500. Its cost increases in case of using of liposuction method.

It takes from 3 days to a week’s time to join work after the surgery. It is recommended to avoid vigorous activities and uplifting heavy loads up to about 6 weeks after complete arm lift recovery. Soon after the surgery, the patient can feel pain. There can be swelling or bruising like other cosmetic plastic surgeries. Medication is prescribed to relieve pain. Bandages and stitches are removed after about 5 days. It is advised to elevate the upper arm and to place ice packs on the incisions area. The result of brachioplasty is quite visible after about 2 months.

The risks associated with arm lift surgery like other cosmetic plastic surgeries include risks of blood clotting, infection, scarring and bleeding. The visible scars after surgery pose the greatest risk. These scars have to be hidden by covering the area of scarring. Arm lift scars are a greatest drawback of this surgery.