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Who Qualifies for an Arm Lift?
If you are considering arm lift surgery, then you likely have some excess skin and fat on your upper arms. This can be an extremely frustrating problem to deal with, especially if you have worked hard to lose weight and tone your arms. In this blog, we will discuss who qualifies for arm lift surgery and whether this procedure could benefit you.
About Arm Lift Surgery
Arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, is a procedure that helps to reduce excess skin and fat on the upper arms. Because the purpose of this procedure is to create a more attractive and natural tone to the upper arms, it is a great option for those who want to achieve better arm definition and contour.
Candidates for Arm Lift Surgery
Brachioplasty is often performed on people who have lost a significant amount of weight or who have experienced dramatic changes in their body composition.
In particular, individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight (especially after bariatric surgery) are often good brachioplasty candidates because major weight loss usually leaves behind hanging upper arm skin and localized fat. Surgery is the only way for affected individuals to restore a more naturally attractive contour to their arms.
Dramatic changes in body composition may occur in people for whom aging or genetics have had a negative impact. Aging causes the skin to lose elasticity, which leads to sagging over time. Even individuals who have maintained a slim figure their whole lives may develop some upper arm sagging due to aging. Genetic factors can also cause the upper arms to accumulate excess fat and/or to lose skin quality prematurely. Even young individuals may be affected by adverse genetics that can contribute to sagging upper arms.
The best candidates for arm lift surgery are in good overall health, at a stable body weight, and have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure. Good health is essential for the recovery and ensures that you have excellent long-term results with minimal risk of surgical complications. A stable body weight guards against future weight fluctuations, which could alter your surgical results in undesirable ways. While unrealistic expectations usually lead to disappointment (no matter how incredible the results may be), realistic expectations allow you to feel satisfied with your results and enjoy your newly improved upper arm contours.
Signs You Might Need an Arm Lift
Individuals who can identify with the following may benefit from getting arm lift surgery:
- Major weight loss that has left a great deal of excess skin hanging off the upper arms
- Excess fat and/or sagging skin in the upper arms that gives them a disproportionate or unnatural appearance
- Significantly reduced skin elasticity in the upper arms
- Upper arms that resemble so-called “bat wings”
- Age-related or genetics-related changes to body composition that have negatively affected the upper arms
- Sleeves of clothing fitting poorly due to excess upper arm skin and fat
- The urge to constantly hide the upper arms with long sleeves, shawls, and/or jackets
- Excess upper arm skin that chafes against the body
- Dissatisfaction with your flabby upper arms despite your attempts to lose weight and tone them
If you are unhappy with sagging, excess skin and fat on your upper arms, you may be a candidate for brachioplasty. This procedure can provide a number of benefits, including noticeably improved upper arm definition, a more youthful appearance, and strengthened self-confidence.
To find out whether you qualify for arm lift surgery, schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Mouchantat. Call (303) 232-8585 or contact us online to book your appointment today.
