ARMLIFT (Brachioplasty) SURGERY

• It removes the excess skin and fat deposits that appear as a consequence of age or massive weight loss on the upper section of the arms. If your arms have a sagging appearance on the triceps and it makes you feel uncomfortable when you wear sleeveless clothes, then an upper arm lift may be the right thing for you.

• It is not used for removing small fat deposits from your arms if the skin has a good elasticity. If this is your case, and diets and physical exercise do not produce the desired results, liposuction is the right thing for you.

Local anesthesia and complementary sedation, or general anesthesia.

2 hours, approximately.

The surgeon will make an incision from the elbow to the armpit, along the interior area of each arm, and remove the excess skin and fat. He will insert drainage tubes, if necessary, and then he will close the incisions with sutures.

There is no need to be hospitalized; it is done on an outpatient basis

The results of arm lift surgery are permanent and very satisfactory. Your arms will look much firmer for a long time. In spite of the resulting scars, when most patients evaluate the outcome, they feel that the benefits obtained far outweigh the negative aspects.

Decisions about cosmetic surgery should not be based solely on cost. The cheapest procedure might mean that the surgeon does the procedure quickly and incompletely. Cosmetic surgery is a hand-crafted art form. Would you base a decision to buy a painting on its price or on the aesthetic judgment and skill of the artist? It is more reasonable to base your decision about cosmetic surgery on the surgeon's reputation, the surgeon's apparent skill, the surgeon's experience and the surgeon's ability to communicate with you in a manner that is professional, sincere, comfortable, and unhurried.

Five years after your cosmetic surgery, you will probably not remember the exact amount you paid for the surgery, but you will be aware of the quality of the results for the rest of your life. The most common source of disappointment following plastic surgery is dissatisfaction with the degree of improvement ("it looks as if nothing was done") or unhappiness with uneven lumpy-bumpy results. The cost of cosmetic surgery should not be the main basis for your choice of surgeon. Do not put your body on the bargain rack.

Arm lift is major surgery. If you choose to undergo this procedure, expect soreness, swelling, general discomfort, and other side effects. You may need to take a week or two off from work to recuperate.

Yes, scarring is inevitable with arm lift. However, we use a modification of the large standard incision to reduce the amount of scarring. The incision runs along the underside of the arm from above the elbow and forms a "T" in the armpit.