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After nearly 13 years in private practice I have decided to join Dr. Bryan Gawley at Gawley Plastic Surgery. We have been longtime friends and colleagues since our plastic surgery training in Texas. Our philosophies and goals to deliver an exceptional patient experience along with excellent surgical outcomes are well aligned. Please join me at my new location, which now has a fully accredited outpatient surgery center on-site and continued access to state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care.
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Arm Lift

Arm Lift

What is an arm lift?

An arm lift or brachioplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove unwanted excess fat and skin of the upper arms. It can be used to reshape the area extending between the underarm region down to the elbow. The procedure will address excess skin that has lost its elasticity or become weakened or time and localized fatty deposits. Overall the procedure is designed to:

  • Reshape the upper arm resulting in a smoother improved contour
  • Reduce excess skin and fat
  • Restore a more toned and proportional appearance to the upper arm

Heredity, increasing age or fluctuation in weight can lead to your upper arms having a drooping or even “bat-wing” appearance. Proper diet and exercise can strengthen and improve the underlying muscle tone you have but it cannot address the excess skin and fat deposits that remain. One of the trade-offs you make for your improved arm appearance and contour is a scar along the inside of your arm.

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Incision length and pattern depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed. Incisions are generally placed on the inside of the arm and may extend from the underarm (axilla) to just above the elbow. If fat is to be reduced during your arm lift, it will be excised or treated with liposuction.

Schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan and learn more about the brachioplasty procedure.

What to Expect?

If you are considering a Arm lift procedure, here is what you should expect:

Average Length:

2-4 hours

Anesthesia

General

Inpatient / Outpatient

Outpatient, although for our longer procedures an overnight stay may be recommended

Risks:

Bleeding, infection, temporary or permanent numbness, uneven contour, rippling or loose skin, unfavorable scarring, fluid accumulation, asymmetry, damage to deeper structures, need for revision surgery.

Recovery:

Usually back to work 1-2 weeks, avoid strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks

Am I a Good Candidate?

  • Adults with significant upper arm laxity
  • Healthy adult without medical conditions that can impair healing
  • Within 30% of ideal weight and at stable weight
  • Non-smokers
  • Realistic goals and expectations of surgery

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Oasis Plastic Surgery
8913 E. Bell Rd. Suite 101B Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 860-2173