Brachiplasty
Choosing Arm Lift Surgery
Age or weight loss can cause the skin of the upper arms to sag. This can be particularly noticeable when you raise your arms. Brachioplasty is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate the sagginess of the skin in this area by removing excess skin and restoring your arms to a more youthful, healthy appearance. Arm lift (brachioplasty) surgery is available to people in the Folsom and Roseville area at the Sacramento plastic surgery offices of Kaufman & Clark.
Candidates for Brachioplasty
The best candidate for brachioplasty is someone who is in relatively good shape and has predominately excess skin, not fat or tissue, around the upper arms.
If you've lost a significant amount of weight, you could be a very good candidate for the procedure. We invite you to find out more about arm lift surgery at our new Web site for the weight loss community: www.afterobesity.com. In fact, the site has been designed to provide a spectrum of helpful information, from weight loss resources and tips and suggestions to personal success stories of patients who have re-shaped and re-sculpted their bodies. We hope you'll find the site useful and return to it often.
Talk to Your Plastic Surgeon
During the brachioplasty procedure, an incision is made in the axilla, or armpit. From the incision, Dr. Kaufman or Dr. Clark will work to remove skin and fat from the upper arm. Often liposuction is a useful adjunct to the direct removal of skin and fat. However, the brachioplasty procedure differs for each individual. During your consultation, your board certified plastic surgeon will ask you about your cosmetic goals and your lifestyle. Using this information, Dr. Kaufman or Dr. Clark will tailor your brachioplasty procedure to specifically suit your needs.
Recovery
Recovery from brachioplasty typically takes seven to ten days, with full return to activities in four to six weeks.
For more information on brachioplasty in Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville, California, contact Kaufman & Clark, board certified Sacramento plastic surgeons today, or click to request an arm lift consultation.
