You are an excellent candidate for brachioplasty if you are able to keep a stable body weight, are a non-smoker, have loose skin and extra fat in your upper arms, and are in generally good health. Because further skin excess can result from future weight loss, patients considering an arm lift should be within 25 pounds of their ideal body weight. After a physical assessment, we will decide if you are the best candidate for the surgery.

You must wait a few days or roughly one week before starting to drive again. All patients are requested to make arrangements for a ride home after surgery. During the first few weeks of recovery, be sure to have a friend or family member available to drive you about.

After your surgical coverings have been taken off, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours after surgery, you can take a shower. Before bathing or swimming, we recommend patients to wait two to four weeks since immersing the incisions in still water before they have healed can result in infection.

Yes, brachioplasty is frequently a phase in a larger process that aims to rejuvenate the entire body. We frequently combine brachioplasty with additional treatments like inner thigh lifts, tummy tucks, and others. We will develop a customised treatment plan for you if you want to address several areas of concern. Just let us know at your initial appointment.

Unfortunately, scarring is an unavoidable side effect of brachioplasty surgery. Typically, incisions for brachioplasty span the inner arm horizontally, from the underarm to the elbow. Your scars won’t be noticeable if you keep your arms at your sides or are wearing a long-sleeved shirt, but they might be noticeable if you are wearing a swimsuit or other forms of clothing and expose your arms.

Brachioplasty results last a lifetime. As long as you have a healthy body weight, you should be able to keep enjoying your thinner arms for a very long time. Your skin may stretch as you gain more weight, and as you lose weight, your skin may become more loose.