Fluctuations in weight and growing older can cause the upper
arms to have a drooping, sagging appearance. An arm lift, also known as
brachioplasty, reduces excess skin and fat between the underarm and the elbow,
reshapes the arm to result in smoother skin and contours, and results in a more
toned and proportionate appearance.
Treatment depends on the Type of the problem.
Type-I:
Patients have a relative excess of fatty deposits in the
upper arm but good tone and minimal skin laxity. These patients are candidates
for a simple liposuction. The surgery can be done under local anesthesia, with
fast recovery and limited side effects.
Type-II
Patients have excess fat and skin only near the axilla. Patients
can be treated with the removal of a vertical ellipse, with the scar hidden in
the armpit. Sometimes the combination with liposuction can give a better result.
Type-III
Patients have skin laxity on the entire upper arm. Excess
fat deposits may be also present. Treatment consists of removal of the excess
skin by using a horizontal scar from the elbow to the axilla. Scar can be
placed either on the back of the arm or on the inside of the arm. Also this
surgery can be combined with Liposuction for a better result.
Treatment with Liposuction costs around 2000 euros.
