ARM LIFT (BRACHIOPLASTY) IN ATLANTA

These aesthetic problems require a surgical solution, which comes in the form of arm lift surgery (brachioplasty). Arm lift surgery is able to safely and efficiently correct the aesthetically unpleasant conditions of arm ptosis and persistent fat pockets in the upper arm area. Brachioplasty serves to firm, lift and tighten the upper arm area, while simultaneously enhancing the shape and contour of the entire arm. This procedure is an excellent corrective option for patients who have successfully lost a drastic amount of weight and are left with an extensive amount of loose, hanging upper arm skin.

Arm lift surgery involves a significant level of precision and accuracy, and should only be performed by a talented plastic surgeon with a high level of experience performing body contouring surgeries, such as Wright A. Jones, M.D., founder of Muse Plastic Surgery or Dr. Sabine Lovell, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones and Dr. Lovell are gifted plastic surgeons who employ a unique combination of artistry and clinical excellence to produce results that not only meet, but vastly exceed patient expectations. Patients who elect to have their arm lift surgery performed by Dr. Jones or Dr. Lovell can rest easy knowing that they are in the capable hands of a competent surgeon who will work tirelessly to ensure that they feel confident and excited about showing off their newly sculpted arms after their brachioplasty procedure.

After evaluating your aesthetic objectives and the severity of your upper arm ptosis (sagging, drooping skin), Dr. Jones or Dr. Lovell will recommend the appropriate surgical technique for your brachioplasty from the following options:

• Mini Arm Lift: ideal for patients with mild to moderate ptosis who will have a modest amount of surplus skin needing excision. This procedure involves an incision similar to that of the full arm lift, but on a reduced scale.
• Full Upper Arm Lift: suitable option for patients with severe upper arm ptosis who will need a large amount of excess skin removed. The incision for this surgery is made in the armpit area, and runs along the underside of the arm to the elbow.

Brachioplasty is an outpatient procedure that generally lasts 1-3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation. Patients can expect to experience some degree of post-operative bruising and swelling; however, patients will be given prescription pain medication to manage the pain, and the majority of this discomfort will abate within 1-2 weeks.

You will be able to observe immediate visible improvements to the upper arm region after surgery, and will notice continuous improvements to these initial results over the next 2-4 weeks, as the incision site heals and any residual swelling subsides.

The ideal arm lift patients has noticeable skin laxity on the upper arms and a desire to make cosmetic improvements to this region. They should be in good health, non-smokers, and at least close to their target weight at the time of surgery.

During a consultation, Dr. Jones and Dr. Lovell can review your medical history and evaluate your candidacy, answering all your questions so that you can make an informed decision about surgery.

The price of arm lift mainly depends on the amount of skin that needs to be removed from the arms. During a consultation, Dr. Jones or Dr. Lovell can develop a surgical plan and provide a quote. Financing options are available through CareCredit to help you pay the full cost of surgery.

Although arm lift can remove some fat deposits, this surgery is primarily concerned with loose skin. If you have significant fat that you would like to reduce from your upper arms, you may choose to combine arm lift with liposuction to further improve the contours of your arms.

Patients often combine arm lift with other body contouring procedures like tummy tuck, thigh lift, or body lift to best achieve a body that looks proportionally sleek and toned.