Arm Lift in San Francisco
An Arm Lift or Brachioplasty is an operation that removes loose skin on the inner aspect of the upper arm, which often becomes apparent with weight loss. In many cases it is combined with liposuction to achieve an optimal result. The aesthetic goal of arm lift in San Francisco is for a woman to feel attractive in social situations while wearing short sleeves and tank tops. Our San Francisco surgeons can apply liposuction to your arm lift for the best results possible. To get all of the details about an arm lift in the San Francisco area by Plastic Surgery Secialists, please contact our office to set up your consultation.
Candidates for Arm Lift
The best candidates for an arm lift in San Francisco are those who have recently undergone a significant weight loss. Weight loss can cause excess skin and flab under the arms, giving it a jiggly effect when your arm moves. If you do not have a lot of excess fat or skin under your arm but you want it to look smaller and more toned, then exercise should be able to achieve that, and an arm lift may not be a good choice. Our specialists can let you know if you are a good arm lift candidate during your consultation.
About Arm Lift Procedures
For patients who have minimal excess upper arm fat, with no excess skin, liposuction alone can be an effective treatment. For patients that have some extra skin that is minimal and located near the arm pit, an improvement can be found through a scar limited to the arm pit. For patients who present a lot of excess skin on the upper arm, as in the case of most massive weight loss patients, tissue must be removed through a scar that runs from the elbow through the arm pit, and onto the side of the chest.
The arm lift surgery itself takes 1 to 2 hours to complete and is an outpatient procedure. Bandages will be removed within a week and you'll be able to go back to work within 3 to 7 days. For more information on arm lift in San Francisco, please contact our office or fill out the form on this page for a consultation today.
Arm Lift San Francisco- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the main trade off of an arm lift?
A: The scar often extends from the elbow to the armpit, which can sometimes be up to 6 inches in length. The scar is not apparent on the outer part of the arms but can be visible for many months after the surgery when the arms are elevated. In severe laxity the excision can include the lax skin to the lateral breast.
Q: How long until I can use my arms for normal activities?
A: Most patients can resume limited activities in one to two weeks and full use of arms at one month.
Q: What is a mini Brachioplasty?
A: In cases of minimal laxity the incision may be limited to the armpit area. Most of the hair bearing skin of the axilla is removed and the scar is limited to the axilla area. This results in a shorter scar but does not work for severe laxity.
For more information on getting an arm lift in San Francisco along with other body contouring procedures, such as San Francisco tummy tuck, please contact us for your consultation today. We provide arm lift procedures in San Francisco and also arm lift in Marin County and surrounding areas.
