Arm Lift Surgeon: Brachioplasty in Los Angeles

Arm Lift Los Angeles

An arm lift, also called brachioplasty, is used to removed excess skin and fat from the upper arms in patients who have lost a lot of weight or developed excess loose skin due to aging. Scars are the greatest drawback of this operation, and will extend from the armpit to mid-way down the arm to the elbow. This operation exchanges one cosmetic problem (loose skin) for another (scars). Those with extremely saggy skin tend to find this exchange very worthwhile.

Typical Recovery Time After Arm Lift or Brachioplasty: The first day after your arm lift procedure, you will be groggy from the anesthesia and pain medications. Patients typically wear bandages in the days following surgery. Swelling (and sometimes bruising) continually get better with time, but are most noticeable in the first 1-2 weeks. Most patients are back to work in about a week and can resume moderate physical activity after several weeks to their comfort level. Final results occur in about 6 months after the scars have matured.

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Above (1 set): Dr. Yamini: Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift.
Above (3 sets): Dr. Svehlak - Brachioplasty, or arm lift to remove excess skin.
Above (1 set): Dr. Yamini: Brachioplasty, or arm lift.
Above (2 sets): Dr. Yamini - Brachioplasty, or arm lift, as part of plastic surgery after massive weight loss.
Above (2 sets): Dr. Yamini: Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift.
Above (2 sets): Dr. Yamini: Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift.
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Before & After photographs shown on this site are patients of Dr. Svehlak's or Dr. Yamini's who have given permission to have their photos published. They are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary for the Los Angeles body lift procedure. Reputable surgeons do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery, including our Los Angeles arm lift procedures.