Arm Lift in NYC

It depends on how much skin is being removed and whether liposuction is combined with it, so a number before an examination would be a guess. You get an exact itemized figure at your consultation. Financing through Affirm, Cherry and CareCredit is available.

An arm lift, also called brachioplasty, removes stubborn extra skin and fat from the upper arms that does not respond to diet or exercise. It typically takes about two to three hours, and your surgeon may combine it with liposuction if fat also needs to come off.

You are likely a good candidate if you are at or near your ideal weight, have extra skin under the upper arms or persistent fat there, deal with what patients call bat wings, and are already eating well and exercising regularly. This is not a weight-loss procedure: it is for people already near their goal weight who find that one area will not respond.

It depends on whether the problem is fat or loose skin. Liposuction removes fat but relies on your skin retracting afterwards. When there is significant loose skin, usually after major weight loss or from aging, removing fat alone leaves the arm looser rather than tighter, and an arm lift is what changes the shape. Your surgeon assesses skin quality at the consultation and tells you which applies to you.

Recovery is fairly straightforward. Expect some swelling and fatigue for a few days, with full recovery likely taking one to two weeks. Limit your activities during that time and avoid anything strenuous. It helps to arrange for someone to assist you at home.

Yes. Removing excess skin from the arm requires an incision, which is placed in the armpit or along the inside of the arm so it sits where it is least visible. Your surgeon will show you exactly where the scar will fall before you decide, because for most patients that is the real trade-off of the procedure.