An arm lift is a surgical procedure
that reshapes the under portion of the upper arm, from
the underarm region to the elbow.
Technically called brachioplasty, the
procedure is performed to:
- Reduce
excess sagging skin that droops downward when the arm
is extended
away from the body
- Tighten and smooth the underlying
supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm
In addition, any localized pockets of fat in the upper
arm region may be reduced through brachioplasty, most
commonly in conjunction with liposuction techniques. The conditions treated with brachioplasty
may develop in both men and women, most often due to a
loss of elasticity in the skin and underlying tissue of
the upper arm. This may be the result of significant weight
loss and skin that has been so stretched it loses the ability
to retract. Conditions may also result from the natural
changes that occur with aging, heredity or a combination
of these conditions.
An arm lift cannot correct weakened
muscles of the upper arm; in fact many individuals who
seek brachioplasty are relatively fit individuals who are
bothered by a condition that cannot be corrected through
exercise. In general, good candidates for an arm lift are:
- Adults of any age whose weight
is relatively stable and who are not significantly overweight
- Healthy individuals who do not have
medical conditions that can impair healing or increase
risk of surgery
- Non-smokers
- Individuals with a positive
outlook and realistic goals for what an arm lift
can accomplish
- Individuals committed to leading
a healthy lifestyle of proper nutrition and fitness
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