What Is Brachioplasty Surgery? Getting Rid of the Excess Skin on Your Arms

Have you been considering a Brachioplasty and wondering if it can help with your excess skin post-weight loss? Here at Vado Plastic Surgery, our surgeon, Dr. Z, has one of the most effective Brachioplasty techniques to help you regain your upper arm tone with a minimally visible arm lift incision. Let’s dive into the details about this surgery; if you have any questions, you can always schedule a consultation with our fantastic staff members.

What Is an Arm Lift?

A Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, is a simple surgical procedure that removes excess skin from your upper arms. The doctor determines which technique is best to meet the patient’s needs. The size and location of the incision depends on the technique used and the amount of skin that needs to be removed. This incision is used to reshape the form of your upper arm and remove any loose or sagging skin.

How Is a Brachioplasty Different Than Liposuction?

While the two procedures might seem very similar, liposuction focuses on removing fat tissue from the upper arm. Sometimes liposuction and Brachioplasty are used in conjunction to get you the best results in one surgery. However, Brachioplasty itself does not aim to remove fat - only loose, sagging, excess skin.

What Will My Arm Lift Recovery Look Like?

When you have excess skin post weight loss, surgery can help remove it. Since this is an invasive procedure, you should expect your arm lift recovery to take a few weeks. During this time, try to avoid lifting anything heavy. Clean your incisions as your doctor recommends, and avoid covering up your incisions when you sleep. An arm lift is a plastic surgery procedure, and your surgeon will have taken extra time to prevent extensive scarring - all you have to do is follow after care instructions. 

Will My Arm Lift Incision Scar?

As with any surgery, you should expect some scarring as your incision heals. As mentioned above, the better you care for your incision and scar, the less noticeable it will be. Everybody’s healing is different, but in general, it takes about a year for the scar to fully mature.

Am I a Good Candidate for an Arm Lift?

Anyone who struggles with excess skin around the upper arms that doesn’t respond to diet and weight loss is a great candidate for a Brachioplasty. In addition, patients who feel self-conscious about their arms due to sagging after weight loss can benefit from this surgery. There’s no reason you need to feel pessimistic about your arms after achieving your weight loss goals; the team here at Vado Plastic Surgery can help you feel like yourself again.

Brachioplasty in Orlando, Florida

Are you interested in a Brachioplasty here in Orlando, Florida? If so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our plastic surgery experts here at Vado Plastic Surgery. We want you to feel comfortable in your body - and tank tops!