Arm Lift
Removes loose skin and fat from the upper arms, most often after major weight loss, for a firmer and smoother arm.
Removes loose skin and fat from the upper arms, most often after major weight loss, for a firmer and smoother arm.
What it is
An arm lift trades loose skin for a scar along the inner arm. The scar is long but sits where it is hard to see with the arms at your side. Liposuction alone cannot tighten skin that has lost its stretch.
Is it right for you
- Your weight has been stable for six months
- Loose skin, not only fat, is the concern
- You do not smoke, or will stop six weeks before and after
- You are in good general health
Recovery
You go home the same day in a compression sleeve. Arms stay below shoulder height for the first two weeks.
- Days 1 to 3: rest, arms supported on pillows
- Week 2: back to desk work
- Week 6: sleeve off, light weights return
- Months 3 to 12: the scar flattens and pales
Risks
Every operation carries risk. You will hear your own numbers at the consultation before you sign a consent form.
- A visible scar along the inner arm
- Fluid build-up, drained in the office
- Temporary numbness of the forearm skin
How long results last
Skin removal is permanent. Large weight changes later can loosen the area again.
From
$4,500
Operating time
2 to 3 hours
Anesthesia
General
Stay
Home same day
Back to work
2 weeks
Final result
6 to 12 months
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Monthly finance plans are available.
Frequently Asked
Questions
You do not need to know before you book. Describe the change you want; Dr. Hart explains which options fit your anatomy, including non-surgical ones.
Yes. Every written quote lists the surgeon's fee, the facility, anesthesia, implants where used, garments and all follow-up visits, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Often, yes, as long as the total operating time stays safe for your health history. Dr. Hart will tell you plainly when staging two operations is the better choice.
Yes. About one patient in five is a man, most often for eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chest contouring or body contouring after weight loss.
We ask for six months at a stable weight first. Contouring is then planned in stages, usually two or three operations over 12 to 18 months.
Modern implants are not lifetime devices, but many last well beyond ten years. We check them at every follow-up and explain the signs that mean it is time to review.
Tell us what You’re Considering
Ninety minutes with Dr. Amelia Hart. A physical examination, honest options, and a written itemized quote. $150, credited in full toward your procedure.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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