Arm Lift Jacksonville

Brachioplasty, also known as an Arm Lift is the removal of excess skin from the upper arms. Many patients suffer extreme embarrassment about the unsightly appearance of loose and dangling skin at the top of their arms, and arm lift surgery has been designed to deal with this problem. The causes of flabby skin in the upper arm area may be due to aging, weight loss, or simply due to genetics.

The Arm Lift Surgery Procedure

To undergo an arm lift a patient is put under general anesthesia. The procedure takes a couple of hours and during that time the surgeon will make crisscross incisions along the under arm to remove the excess fat. Once the loose skin has been removed, the arm is stitched together again. A compression wrap is always applied to aid the healing process.

How long does Arm Lift Surgery take?

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Arm lift surgery takes 1 to 2 hours. Post-operative discomfort is minimal.

What can I expect from Arm Lift Surgery?

Your objectives and expectation for wanting Arm Lift surgery must be realistic. Most patients are pleased with the outcome and find they can wear the clothes they want, especially short sleeved tops and sleeveless tops. In most cases Arm Lift surgery performed at the Coastal Obesity Center can give a patient new-found confidence.

Recovery after Arm Surgery

Patients can return to work and other activities two weeks after surgery when all the stitches and bandages have been removed. A Brachioplasty can be performed along with other surgeries if the patient is having further procedures and would like to combine them.

As with all surgery, at the discussion stage before surgery patient and surgeon can talk over the results that are desired as well as the best procedure for any particular circumstance, the costs and any other details around the surgery. When the procedure is complete, the results will be permanent. Patients are generally delighted with the new, dramatically improved appearance of the upper arms following this procedure.