When skin no longer matches the effort you have put in, an arm lift can help close the gap.
Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms. It is most commonly performed after significant weight loss or age-related skin changes.
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Understanding brachioplasty (arm lift)
Brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms. It is typically sought by patients who have lost significant weight or whose upper arms have lost firmness with age. No amount of exercise can tighten skin once it has lost elasticity, which is why people turn to surgery.
There are several approaches. A full brachioplasty uses an incision that runs from the armpit to the elbow along the inner arm, allowing the largest amount of skin to be removed. A mini brachioplasty uses a shorter incision hidden in the armpit, suitable for patients with more modest skin laxity. Some procedures combine skin removal with liposuction for fat reduction. Your surgeon will recommend the approach based on your anatomy.
Recovery is moderate, but the scar is a defining feature of this procedure and is typically visible in sleeveless clothing. Honesty about scarring during consultation is essential. Risks include infection, bleeding, changes in sensation, scarring, and the possibility of revision. A thorough consultation with a qualified surgeon is essential.
What to expect after surgery
Rest at home with arms supported and elevated. Soreness and swelling. Pain managed with prescribed medication. Compression sleeves worn.
First follow-up appointment. Sutures checked. Light activity around the house. Arms still tender and swollen.
Many return to desk work. Swelling continues to subside. Still avoiding lifting and overhead reaching.
Energy returning. Compression sleeves often still worn. Scars still firm and pink.
Most activity restrictions lifted with surgeon approval. Gradual return to exercise.
Swelling fully resolves. Scars continue to mature. Final contour visible.
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Repayments from $75pw ($11k) with TLC
Indicative range depending on surgeon, technique, and whether combined with liposuction. Medicare may contribute in specific circumstances after major weight loss. Always request a full itemised breakdown.
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Get StartedArm lift is a procedure where honest conversation about scars matters most
Surgeons vary in how they approach brachioplasty. Your Pirk concierge helps you explore practitioners with substantial arm lift experience.
Many patients are torn between liposuction, mini, and full brachioplasty. We help you prepare the right questions so your consultation clarifies rather than confuses.
Because scarring is the most significant consideration, we help you request to see unretouched before-and-after photos of real patients with similar anatomy.
For patients after major weight loss, your concierge helps you navigate Medicare item numbers and the broader post weight-loss surgery journey.
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