Arm Lift
Scottsdale, AZ

A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a surgical procedure that aims to tighten and improve the appearance of a patient's upper arms. Our surgeons remove extra fat and skin from the area during the procedure, often extending from the underarm to the elbow. The aim is to make the arms look younger and firmer by improving their shape.

This procedure is ideal for patients with loose skin and extra fat that won't go away with good nutrition and physical activity. It's beneficial for people who have dropped many pounds, or for those getting older and seeing changes in their bodies that way.

An arm lift procedure does not cause important changes in arm muscle tone. Nevertheless, if the patient wants more fat taken out to improve the outcome of the surgery, it can be combined with liposuction. To reduce the chance of visible scarring, incisions are usually made on the inner part of the arm — from the armpit all the way down to the elbow joint.

A full arm lift procedure, medically known as brachioplasty, aims to get rid of the so-called "bat wings" by tightening and removing excess skin from the upper arm region. An incision is made from the armpit to the elbow so our surgeon can trim away any extra fat and skin.

The surgery is carried out under deep sedation, allowing patients to breathe on their own. Ideal candidates are those with significant skin and/or fat excess on the upper arms.

A mini arm lift is a type of cosmetic surgery that addresses less significant skin laxity at the upper arm region. It uses smaller incisions than the full brachioplasty and is appropriate for patients with mild excess skin and/or fat.

If a patient wants more fat removed to improve the outcome, the arm lift can be combined with liposuction. This is determined at consultation based on the patient's anatomy and goals.