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Introduction to Arm Lift

If you desire to get rid of droopy skin or “bat wings” on your arms, you might be a good candidate for arm lift surgery at Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery. Through this surgical procedure, Dr. Andre P. Marshall has helped many patients experience a dramatic improvement in arm contour and in how their arms feel by reducing excess skin and flab that hang from their upper arms.

This procedure can lead to a dramatic improvement in the way your arms feel and look, enhancing both comfort and confidence. We invite you to schedule a consultation to learn more about how we could help you achieve your goals and improve your confidence.

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What Is an Arm Lift?

One big challenge when getting older or losing weight is gaining excess skin. At Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, we offer arm lift surgery (also known as brachioplasty). The brachioplasty procedure, also known as a brachioplasty arm lift, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, resulting in a more youthful, contoured appearance. This option is ideal for patients who want to reduce excess arm skin and achieve a tighter, more toned look.

Loose skin from the elbow to the shoulder is very common, especially among people who have experienced significant weight loss or aging. Skin laxity caused by these factors can make patients good candidates for this procedure. An arm lift, or brachioplasty procedure, is performed to remove excess skin and improve arm contour, effectively excising this hanging skin, commonly referred to as “bat wings.” Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andre P. Marshall is highly skilled in skin tightening and fat removal surgical techniques and can provide more information during a consultation at his office in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Who Are the Best Candidates For an Arm Lift?

An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that uses innovative techniques to slim and remove excess arm skin. If you are tired of hiding your flabby arms and want them to look trim and taut again, you are a great candidate for an arm lift. You should be in good overall health so the skin heals well. Some of the primary symptoms for an arm lift patient include excess, loose, or extra skin on the upper arms and loss of skin elasticity.

Individuals who have experienced significant weight loss, including massive weight loss, often develop excess skin in this area, making them ideal candidates for the procedure. You must be at a healthy, stable weight before your procedure. It is also important to have realistic expectations about the outcomes of an arm lift, as the procedure can improve contour and tightness but may not achieve absolute perfection.

What Are the Benefits of an Arm Lift?

At Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery, people who request arm lifts benefit from many significant results after their treatment:

  • Decreased friction, itching, and pain around the torso and arm areas
  • Removal of sagging skin on the arms as a result of dramatic weight loss or aging
  • Dramatic improvement in arm contour and skin tightness, providing a more toned and youthful appearance
  • Natural-looking results achieved through careful incision placement and tailored surgical techniques
  • Positive arm lift results with high patient satisfaction and long-lasting outcomes
  • Solution for areas that seem to be stubborn despite exercise or healthy eating
  • Greater confidence and satisfaction when buying clothes

What’s the First Step?

To begin your arm lift journey in Los Angeles, CA, you will first need an in-person or virtual consultation with Dr. Marshall and his knowledgeable team. Your first visit is dedicated to answering your questions, exploring your goals for improvement, and making sure you have a clear understanding of the procedure’s risks, benefits, costs, and recovery time. Dr. Marshall will review your medical history and perform a physical assessment, using this information to create a customized treatment plan.

The exact cost of your procedure will be discussed during the consultation and tailored to your individual needs. Finally, we will schedule your surgery date and offer instructions to follow prior to your procedure. In the weeks leading up to your surgery, it is important to follow specific preoperative instructions. A few weeks before the procedure, you will need to avoid certain medications and activities to ensure your safety and optimal results.

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What to Expect on the Day of Arm Lift Surgery

Some of the main indicators for an arm lift surgery include loose skin on the upper arms and minimal skin tautness. It is critical that you are at or close to your ideal weight before your procedure. The procedure involves making incisions along the inner arm or armpit, depending on the amount of excess skin and fat. Typically, your upper arm surgery will be performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia.

During the surgery, the loose arm skin will be surgically excised, starting near the elbow and continuing to the armpit area. The procedure is performed to remove excess skin, fat, and tissue to improve contour. If you want liposuction to remove excess fat or excess fat cells, this can be completed as well and is often recommended. After the skin is tightened, it will be sutured together. You will need to care for the incisions by keeping them cleaned, covered, and wrapped with compression garments. Your recovery time will take a few weeks with lots of rest and arm elevation. You use your arms for many things, so you should ease your way back into normal activities. Compression garments should be worn until Dr. Marshall releases you.

There are different types of arm lift procedures available. A mini-arm lift is suitable for patients with mild skin laxity and involves a small incision in the armpit area, resulting in minimal scarring. The final result is not as dramatic as a regular arm lift. A standard arm lift is recommended for those with a significant amount of excess skin, requiring a longer incision from the armpit to the elbow to remove more skin and fat.

For patients with extensive skin laxity, often after massive weight loss, an L-shaped brachioplasty or extended brachioplasty may be performed, using an L-shaped incision to allow greater removal of excess tissue and improved arm contour. This incision extends along the lateral chest and helps remove excess skin on the sides of the breasts.

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Arm Lift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Arm Lift Care

The recovery period after your arm lift in Los Angeles is a crucial time during which you should avoid strenuous activities, follow specific wound care protocols, and focus on proper healing to achieve the best results. After your procedure, it is recommended to keep your arms elevated on pillows for the first 72 hours to help reduce swelling and promote proper healing. Drains may be placed to remove excess fluid, and these will be monitored and removed during your follow-up visits.

After your arm lift in Los Angeles, you will experience a smooth, seamless healing process, provided that you follow Dr. Marshall’s postoperative instructions and attend all follow-up sessions. At first, you may experience swelling, bruising, and soreness in the upper arms. Dr. Marshall will provide compression garments to help reduce swelling and prescriptions for oral pain medications to help alleviate any tenderness. While you can take gentle walks right away after your surgery, you should postpone strenuous workouts and heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks, allowing your body ample time to heal and recuperate.

Following all post-operative instructions is essential to ensure proper healing and minimize complications.

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How Much Does an Arm Lift Cost in Los Angeles, CA?

The cost of an arm lift in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles varies, as each procedure is customized to the individual. The exact cost will be determined during your consultation, based on the extent of the procedure and whether it is combined with other body contouring procedures.

Pricing usually includes the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia fees, facility fees, postoperative garment fees, and others. Dr. Marshall will ensure you leave your preliminary consultation with a clear picture of all costs and expenses associated with an arm lift in LA.

Why Choose Dr. Marshall?

At Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, our goal is to provide exemplary care in a technologically advanced practice setting, delivering elegant, natural-looking outcomes. We work with today’s most innovative solutions to achieve your vision for a more youthful, sculpted appearance. Our team is led by double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Marshall, a body contouring specialist credentialed by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Board of Surgery (ABS), and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Marshall also has a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) degree. Dr. Marshall has extensive experience performing a wide range of plastic surgery procedures, including arm lifts, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts, with a focus on achieving natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with each patient’s anatomy.

Arm Lift FAQ’S

  • I got a breast augmentation done by Dr. Marshall, and my experience was incredible from beginning to end. He took excellent care of me, asked all the right questions before the procedure, and thoroughly prepared me for what to expect both during recovery and afterward.

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  • Dr Marshall and his team are amazing ! I am so thankful to have had such a perfect experience w my first time getting cosmetic surgery & such a smooth recovery. His team was in constant communication w me throughout my recovery process and always addressed any questions or concerns I had.

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  • My experience with Dr. Marshall & his team was the best… ( AMAZING ) from the moment my significant other & I walked out of the consultation room we knew HE WAS THE ONE for my mommy makeover.

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  • Let’s be honest — recovery is hard, surgery is scary, and it can be expensive. Those are facts. BUT I have zero regrets. I’ve never felt so happy and confident with my decision. There isn’t a single thing I would change about my experience with Dr. Marshall.

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  • Choosing Dr. Andre P. Marshall for my mommy makeover was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This experience has been truly life-changing—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

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  • Best surgeon ever! I can honestly say after doing my research I loved that Dr. Marshall actually showed patients post op selfies and I could not see any visible scars and I felt so much more comfortable after listening to his interviews on podcasts.

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