The Arm Lift Procedure
Especially in the warmer months, men and women alike want to show their arms in tank tops, t-shirts, and bathing suits. Unfortunately, sagging, lax skin on the upper arms can make it difficult to feel comfortable in these garments. Despite intense exercise and weight training, this excess skin — often referred to as “bat wings” — can be impossible to get rid of.
An arm lift can help. Also known as brachioplasty, upper arm lifts tighten, sculpt, and shape the upper arms for a sleeker, smoother appearance. The procedure will not only remove excess skin, but it will also take care of small pockets of fat for beautiful, natural-looking results.
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Meet Dr. Aghayan
Board-certified plastic surgeon in Portland Dr. Aric Aghayan is proud to offer advanced cosmetic procedures and treatments for Portland area men and women at Après Plastic Surgery. Trained in general and plastic surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Aghayan also spent years serving as a medical officer in the Navy. With years of experience and training, Dr. Aghayan performs plastic surgery with an artistic eye and scientific precision so his patients get beautiful, natural-looking results.
Ideal Candidates for Arm Lifts
Ideal candidates for arm lift surgery are bothered by excess loose skin on the upper arms and frequently, small bits of stubborn fat in the same area. This fat is often impossible to remove, even through strict diet and exercise.
It is also important that candidates be in good overall health so that adequate recovery can be achieved after the procedure. Finally, you should be at or near a stable, healthy weight. If you still have weight you’d like to lose, aim to lose it before scheduling your surgery.
Weight Loss and Excess Skin
Many arm lift patients have recently achieved significant weight loss — either through surgery or with diet and exercise. This experience can cause excess laxity in the skin of the upper arms as the skin is stretched beyond its normal limit with weight gain and unfortunately retains this stretch even after weight loss.
Certain body types may also be predisposed to excess skin on the upper arms. And sometimes, it’s simply time and gravity that are the culprits.
Arm Lift Procedure Details
Unless you are undergoing multiple procedures at one time, your arm lift surgery will likely be performed in an outpatient facility. This means you’ll be able to go home from the facility on the same day as your procedure. Still, be sure to have a trusted friend or family member present who can drive you.
After being given general anesthesia, the procedure itself will take several hours to complete. Dr. Aghayan specializes in placing the necessary incisions as discreetly as possible. Once the proper incisions are made, the excess skin will be removed from the elbow to the armpit. In some cases, liposuction will also be used to remove excess fat. Finally, the skin will be pulled taut, and the incisions will be carefully closed.
What Is Recovery From an Arm Lift Like?
You use your arms every day for nearly all the activities you do, so giving them a rest can be a challenge. Still, it is critical that you allow your body time to heal after surgery.
During your recovery period, be sure to follow all instructions given to you by Dr. Aghayan, including wearing the compression garments you will be provided. You should also avoid physical activity, including exercise and heavy lifting, for at least four to five weeks. After a while, you can begin to take short walks, but wait for Dr. Aghayan’s okay.
Most patients are able to have their sutures removed at an appointment that will be set approximately 10 days after surgery. Dr. Aghayan will notify you when you are able to return to normal activities, including work and exercise. If you encounter any excessive swelling, unusual scarring, numbness, or the accumulation of fluid or if you have uncontrolled bleeding or signs of infection, contact our office immediately.
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