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Arm Lift
An arm lift is performed to correct arm laxity and looseness. Performed under local anesthesia, using an incision on the inner aspect of the arm, Dr. Carney removes excess skin and tightens arm tissues. This restores a more youthful appearance to the upper arms.
If the arms contain excess fat, local lipo (liposuction under local anesthesia) is performed at the time of the procedure for the best outcome in shape, size, and contour.
Is an armlift for anybody with loose skin on their upper arms?
Heavy upper arms are often caused from the increased volume associated with weight gain. To accommodate the increase in volume, your skin stretches. As you lose weight, the skin of your upper arms often fails to tighten, so it sags. The result is loose upper arm skin. The only way to improve this problem is to undergo an arm lift, also called brachioplasty.
Is liposuction an option?
The only time liposuction is a better choice is when there is a lot of fat, but the skin is tight. It is not a choice if your problem is due to loose skin. An arm lift is the best choice when the skin is loose.
What are the disadvantages in having an Arm Lift?
The greatest drawback of this operation is the scars. The scars extend from the armpit to the elbow, along the inside of the arm. This operation exchanges one cosmetic problem (loose skin) for another (scars). In general, those with very loose saggy skin are most likely to find this exchange worthwhile.
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