Brachioplasty (arm lift, or upper arm lift) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arm, typically between the elbow and the armpit (axilla). After significant weight loss, it is one of the most commonly requested body contouring procedures I see in my practice, and
Loose skin on the upper arms is one of the more common reasons people come to see me as they get older. The skin on the inner arm is thin to begin with, and over the years it loses skin elasticity and starts to hang. For some people this is
After a 40kg weight loss, the upper arm skin often cannot shrink back. Significant weight loss leaves reduced skin elasticity, so the skin no longer retracts. It hangs from the elbow to the armpit and frequently continues onto the lateral chest wall. This is different from the loose skin that
Brachioplasty, also known as arm lift surgery or brachioplasty arm lift surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and, in some cases, excess fat from the upper arms. This type of surgery is most commonly performed after significant weight loss, including after bariatric surgery, after pregnancy, or