Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Most patients are pleasantly surprised that an arm lift is not particularly painful. The bigger limitation is avoiding reaching, stretching, and lifting while the incisions heal.

You'll need help with activities such as showering and getting dressed for about three weeks, and you'll wear compression garments to support the arms as they heal. Most patients do not require drains.

The incision is typically placed along the inner aspect of the upper arm, where it is less visible when your arms are at your sides. With an Extended Arm Lift, the incision continues into the underarm and lateral chest.

Most scars soften and fade significantly over time.

Achieving the best possible scar begins with thoughtful incision planning, meticulous surgical technique, and careful scar management after surgery. We'll provide you with a personalized scar care plan and follow your healing closely.

If additional improvement is needed, treatments such as laser resurfacing or microneedling can further improve the appearance of the scar.

A short-scar arm lift limits the incision to the underarm area and can only remove a small amount of excess skin. For most patients with loose skin extending along the upper arm, a traditional arm lift provides a more effective and predictable improvement.

Yes. An arm lift can often be combined with breast surgery or other body contouring procedures. Depending on your health, goals, and the extent of surgery planned, we may recommend combining procedures or staging them over more than one operation.