Brachioplasty
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Improving your upper arm contour
There are 2 options in improving upper arm contour.
- Liposuction
- Direct excision of the excess fat and skin
When the skin tone is acceptable, liposuction can be used to decrease the bulk of the excess fat deposited along the lower border of the upper arm. This procedure only requires a small incision near the elbow and therefore avoids nearly all visible scarring.
With sagging skin and poor skin tone, typically a direct excision of the excess skin and fat must be performed. The requires a scar that extends from the arm pit towards the elbow. When performed properly, this scar is hidden along the inner arm.
Your surgeon can help you understand this procedure more thoroughly and let you know which procedure is indicated.
