Arm lift (brachioplasty) is a procedure aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the upper arms, which may result from aging or significant weight loss.
The upper arm, commonly referred to as the “arm,” often negatively affects the appearance not only of women but also of men.
Brachioplasty is performed in two ways, depending on the degree of skin laxity:
- With liposculpture in cases of mild laxity, in order to avoid incisions. This requires that the patient has excess fat in another area of the body, which is transferred and injected into the arm under local anesthesia to restore volume and stabilize the skin.
- With a brachioplasty surgical procedure, during which excess skin is removed through a very fine incision extending from the armpit to the elbow. The incision remains slightly visible for up to two years and then gradually fades.
The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the severity of the condition and whether it is combined with other surgical procedures, which Plastic Surgeon Georgia Chorti performs in a single operation due to her extensive surgical experience.
Return to daily activities can begin gradually from the first day after surgery and is usually completed within 1–2 weeks. After the procedure, compression bandaging is applied for approximately 15 days to minimize fluid retention and accelerate recovery. Mild arm activity is recommended.
The results are long-lasting, unless there is a new significant fluctuation in body weight.
