These are general estimates; the final plan depends on examination and the procedures combined.
An arm lift removes and reshapes loose upper-arm skin; the benefit must be weighed against the position and length of the scar.
What an arm lift treats
Brachioplasty removes and reshapes loose skin and selected fat from the upper arm. Liposuction alone may suit good-quality skin with localised fat; when the skin envelope is lax, excision is usually required and creates a scar along the inner or posterior arm.
Extending the correction
After major weight loss, laxity may continue through the armpit onto the lateral chest. An extended arm lift can treat this transition but produces a longer scar. The plan must protect lymphatic structures, limit wound tension and preserve comfortable shoulder movement.
Who may be a candidate?
An arm lift removes and reshapes loose upper-arm skin; the benefit must be weighed against the position and length of the scar.
Recovery and safety
These are general estimates; the final plan depends on examination and the procedures combined.