Overview
What Is Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms to create a smoother and more toned arm contour.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Arm Lift Surgery?
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
- Have loose or sagging skin in the upper arms
- Developed ‘bat wings’ (hanging arm skin)
- Experienced significant weight loss
- Have skin laxity due to aging
- Maintain a stable body weight
What Causes Sagging Arms?
Sagging arms can occur due to aging, loss of skin elasticity, massive weight loss, genetics, and reduced collagen in the skin.
What Is Brachioplasty?
Brachioplasty is the medical term for arm lift surgery. During the procedure the surgeon removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms and tightens the remaining tissue to restore a more youthful arm contour.
What Is Mini Arm Lift?
A mini arm lift is a less extensive procedure used for patients with mild skin laxity near the armpit. It involves a smaller incision and less tissue removal.
What Is Arm Liposuction vs Arm Lift?
Arm liposuction removes excess fat but does not tighten loose skin, while arm lift surgery removes excess skin and tightens tissue for improved contour. In some cases both procedures may be combined.
What Is Bat Wing Arm Surgery?
Bat wing arm surgery is a popular term used to describe brachioplasty, referring to surgery that removes hanging skin from the upper arms.
What Is Brachioplasty After Weight Loss?
Brachioplasty after weight loss is commonly performed for patients who developed excess skin in the arms following massive weight loss or bariatric surgery.
What Is Arm Skin Removal Surgery?
Arm skin removal surgery refers to procedures that remove loose and hanging skin from the upper arms to improve arm contour.
What Is Upper Arm Contouring Surgery?
Upper arm contouring surgery includes procedures such as brachioplasty and arm liposuction that reshape and improve the appearance of the upper arms.
How Is Arm Lift Surgery Performed?
Arm lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made along the inner arm, excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissue is tightened.
What Is Recovery Like After Brachioplasty?
Typical recovery timeline:
- 1–2 weeks: return to light activities
- 3–4 weeks: gradual return to normal routine
- 6 weeks: resume full physical activity
Does Arm Lift Surgery Leave Scars?
Arm lift surgery typically leaves a scar along the inner arm from the armpit toward the elbow, although scars usually fade over time.
Can Arm Lift Be Combined with Other Procedures?
Arm lift surgery may be combined with liposuction, body lift procedures, breast surgery, or post-bariatric body contouring procedures.