A brachioplasty, or arm lift, will restore your upper arms so they appear firm, sculpted, and youthful. Following a dramatic weight loss, you may have an abundance of sagging skin and tissue on your upper arms. Many women develop excess fat on the upper arms, which can be removed with custom laser liposuction, or with a mini arm lift (mini brachioplasty). For more extensive cases of excess skin and tissue, such as after bariatric surgery, a traditional brachioplasty will tighten and firm the arms from the underarm to the elbow. Dr. Khalifeh's arm lift surgery can help restore youth to your arms.
For patients suffering from sagging skin after massive weight loss, nothing is more satisfying than the results of a traditional brachioplasty. If you have lost a significant amount of weight and are troubled by the appearance of your upper arms, an arm lift will leave your arms looking firm, sculpted, and natural, so you can appear confident in a sleeveless top, swimsuit, or other revealing garments.
The basic steps of the arm lift procedure are as follows:
Limited-incision brachioplasty is an option for people with less extreme excess skin, tissue, and fat on the upper arms. It combines Smartlipo (laser-assisted liposuction), along with the removal of excess skin through an incision in the armpit. Generally, patients that need a long arm brachioplasty cannot expect good results from this approach but will require a traditional arm lift to achieve a good result.
The cost of undergoing a long-scar brachioplasty in Washington DC is in the range of $6,500 including anesthesia costs. If you are in good health, the procedure can be performed in our private, outpatient clinic. If your case requires longer incisions, from the armpit (axilla) extending to the side of the torso, the price is typically higher, about $8,500. The quote for your arm lift surgery can be provided after Dr. Khalifeh evaluates the condition of your skin and body.
Any surgery has some risks, which include:
If you are interested in arm lift surgery, your first step is a private, complimentary consultation. We can assess the condition of the skin and tissue on your arms to determine if a brachioplasty or arm lift is a good option for you. Our offices are in Chevy Chase, Maryland and Mclean, VA. Call us or schedule a consultation online.
An arm lift can be performed with a combination of local anesthesia and intravenous sedation, or “twilight sedation.” The tumescent fluid injected into the upper arms to loosen the fat and numb the area allows for sufficient pain control for most patients.
Initially, the scars will be visible. Over time, they fade to appear as a thin white line, which is not particularly noticeable but can be seen if you raise your arm, revealing the underside.
Many patients choose to have more than one procedure. The decision about whether this is possible will reflect your general health and the surgeries. In many cases, a breast lift, breast augmentation, or upper body lift can be performed along with an arm lift.
