Arm Lift

As you age or lose weight, the skin on your upper arms can lose elasticity, loosen and sag. Exercise can strengthen and improve muscle tone in the upper arm, but it doesn’t address excess skin and fat. This procedure tightens and improves the overall look of your upper arms by removing excess skin and fat from between the armpit and elbow to create a more toned look. The two types of brachioplasty are modified (confined to the armpit) versus complete.

A typical recovery time frame may take an estimated 2 weeks with lots of rest in order to give your body time to heal. You use your arms for almost everything, so most patients should slowly make their way back to their daily activities. A suture removal appointment will be scheduled about 7 days following surgery. Compression garments must be kept on until you receive permission from Dr. Guste. For at least 1 month, all exercise and strenuous activity need to be eliminated, except frequent, short walks.