Arm lift surgery, medically known as brachioplasty, is performed to remove loose skin and reshape the underside of the upper arms. It may be considered after significant weight loss, ageing, or reduced skin elasticity leaves the arms looking saggy or disproportionate. Depending on the amount of excess skin and fat, the procedure may involve surgical removal, liposuction, or a combination of both. The incision pattern is planned according to the location and extent of tissue requiring correction. The aim is to create smoother, firmer, and more proportionate upper-arm contours.
Did you Know?
• Arm lift surgery reshapes the area extending from the underarm towards the elbow by removing excess skin and underlying tissue. • Liposuction may be combined with brachioplasty when stubborn fat contributes to fullness or poor upper-arm definition. • The length and position of the incision depend on the amount and location of loose skin requiring removal. • A compression garment may be recommended after surgery to minimise swelling and support the newly shaped arm contours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ARM LIFT SURGERY
Arm lift surgery is customised according to skin looseness, fat distribution, body proportions, and individual expectations. These answers explain the procedure, recovery, scarring, results, and possible risks.
1. What is arm lift surgery?
Arm lift surgery, or brachioplasty, removes excess skin and tissue from the upper arms to create a smoother, firmer, and better-proportioned contour.
2. Who may be suitable for an arm lift?
Suitable candidates may include healthy adults with significant upper-arm skin looseness, stable body weight, realistic expectations, and no medical condition that impairs healing.
3. Can exercise tighten loose upper-arm skin?
Exercise can strengthen the underlying muscles but cannot remove substantial loose skin. Surgery may be required when reduced skin elasticity causes persistent sagging.
4. Is liposuction included in arm lift surgery?
Liposuction may be performed when excess fat is present. However, patients with significant loose skin generally require surgical skin removal for suitable contouring.
5. How is arm lift surgery performed?
The surgeon makes planned incisions, removes excess skin and fat, reshapes supporting tissue, and closes the incisions to create smoother upper-arm contours.
6. Where are arm lift incisions placed?
Incisions may extend along the inner or back portion of the upper arm. Their length depends on the amount and location of excess skin.
7. Will arm lift surgery leave scars?
Yes. Brachioplasty creates permanent scars, although they generally fade over time. Surgeons position incisions carefully to make them less noticeable where possible.
8. How long does recovery take?
Initial swelling, bruising, and discomfort improve gradually over several weeks. Lifting, strenuous exercise, and extensive arm movements remain restricted during early healing.
9. Are arm lift results permanent?
Results are generally long-lasting when body weight remains stable. Ageing and significant weight changes may gradually affect skin firmness and arm contours.
10. What are the possible risks?
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, numbness, poor wound healing, visible scarring, asymmetry, persistent pain, contour irregularities, or revision surgery.
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