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Time Off Work
One to two weeks, depending on how much you need to move your arms or lift on the job.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arm LiftBrachioplasty
with Dr. Nathan Eberle
Remove excess upper-arm skin and pocketed fat for a leaner, more toned silhouette. Brachioplasty by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nathan Eberle, with discreet incision planning and a scar recovery program included.
Overview
What Is an Arm Lift?
An arm lift, known clinically as brachioplasty, removes the excess fat and skin that often accumulates in the triceps region of the upper arm and creates a flap of hanging tissue. It is typically performed alongside liposuction to diminish localized pockets of fat, resulting in a leaner, more streamlined upper arm.
Benefits of an Arm Lift
Reduce Sagging
Removes excess hanging skin and fatty tissue that drops below the arm when extended.
Tighten & Tone
Tightens the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm for a leaner appearance.
Wear What You Want
Many patients report a tremendous boost in self-esteem once they can wear sleeveless tops and short sleeves with confidence.
Candidacy
Is Brachioplasty Right for Me?
Aging and weight loss frequently leave skin that hangs in folds from the underside of the arm. If you avoid sleeveless shirts or feel self-conscious about how your upper arms look, brachioplasty may be a fit. The procedure is available for women and men in good general health.
The Procedure
How Involved Is the Brachioplasty Procedure?
Brachioplasty reshapes the upper arms, focusing on the underside where excess tissue hangs loosely. Because the surgery targets a relatively small area, it is less involved than other body contouring procedures and typically completes in two hours or less under general anesthesia.
Dr. Eberle places the incision in the armpit. More extensive cases may require an additional incision running along the underside of the arm. Excess fat and skin are trimmed, the natural tissue is sculpted for a toned look, and sutures close the lines.
Anesthesia
General
Surgery Time
Two hours or less
Incision
Hidden in the armpit, extending along the underside of the arm for more extensive cases
Approach
Excess fat and skin trimmed, natural tissue sculpted, sutures close the incision
Recovery
How Long Is the Recovery After Arm Lift Surgery?
What to Expect
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Compression Garment
Worn to support arm tissue while it heals. Keep arms elevated when possible.
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Heavy Lifting
Avoided for up to two months following surgery.
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Common Side Effects
Soreness, tenderness, swelling, bruising, and temporary skin numbness or tightness.
Pricing
How Much Does an Arm Lift Cost?
Pricing varies. Cases involving more extensive reshaping cost more than those involving the removal of a relatively minor amount of excess skin. Financing is available so the cost can be spread out over time.
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