Newport Beach Brachioplasty / Arm Lifts

Brachioplasty, also known as arm lift, is performed to correct the excess hanging skin of the upper arm area.  This skin laxity can appear after sudden or massive weight loss and can give what is sometimes referred to as a "bat wing" appearance.  The surgery entails the creation of a long incision extending from the axilla (armpit) to the elbow, and is aimed to be hidden when the arms are down.  The loose excess skin is marked for removal, and any fat attached to the area of skin that is to be removed is also removed in the process.  The happiest patient after surgery is the person who has a large amount of excess skin. This is because the disadvantage of having the scar still outweighs the appearance of the excess skin.  Persons with minimally loose skin should be sure to weigh the downside of a long scar that sometimes can be quite noticeable before considering this surgery.

Newport Beach Brachioplasty / ArmLifts / Arm Lift Procedure Dr. Amy Bandy – Plastic Surgeon