Reshape your upper arms by removing loose, excess skin and refining underlying contours with arm lift surgery in Westchester. At Addora Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla provides attentive care tailored to your anatomy.
Tighten Excess Skin for Firmer
Arm Contours
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes loose, excess skin and reshapes the upper arms, often following significant weight loss or changes associated with aging. Dr. Addagatla removes redundant skin and tissue, with liposuction incorporated when appropriate to address localized fat. The remaining tissues are then tightened and repositioned to create a smoother, firmer contour between your underarm and elbow.
An Arm Lift Treats:
- Loose, hanging skin along the upper arms
- Excess skin remaining after significant weight loss
- Upper-arm skin laxity associated with aging
- Stretched tissue that does not improve with exercise
- Localized excess fat when treated alongside skin removal
- Uneven or poorly defined upper-arm contours
- Skin folds that may contribute to chafing or irritation
- Disproportion between the upper arms and surrounding body contours
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to an Arm Lift
Dr. Addagatla begins your arm lift by evaluating where excess skin and tissue are concentrated and determining the extent of correction your upper arms require. He then creates a carefully planned incision, typically along the inner or back portion of your upper arm. The incision may extend from your underarm toward your elbow, depending on the amount of loose skin. Liposuction may also be used to reduce localized fat when appropriate.
After removing redundant skin and tissue, Dr. Addagatla reshapes and tightens the underlying supportive tissues to improve your upper-arm contour. He brings the remaining skin together and closes the incision in layers to provide support during healing. The incision pattern and extent of correction are individualized to your anatomy and degree of skin laxity.
Advantages of an Arm Lift:
- Removes loose, hanging skin from the upper arms
- Creates smoother, firmer upper-arm contours
- Addresses excess skin that cannot be corrected through exercise alone
- Improves arm shape after significant weight loss
- Can incorporate liposuction when localized excess fat is also present
- Reduces skin folds that may contribute to chafing or irritation
- Helps improve proportion between your upper arms and surrounding body contours
FAQs
How Do I Know if I Am a Good Candidate for an Arm Lift?
You may be a candidate for an arm lift if you have significant loose or hanging upper-arm skin that does not improve with exercise or weight management. This commonly occurs after major weight loss or as skin elasticity decreases with age. Ideally, you should be in good overall health and at a stable weight. Dr. Addagatla evaluates your laxity, localized fat, medical history, and goals before recommending surgery.
What Are the Risks of Arm Lift Surgery?
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, delayed wound healing, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry, contour irregularities, and temporary or persistent changes in sensation. Because the procedure involves a relatively long incision in some patients, there may also be a visible scar. Dr. Addagatla discusses your individual risk factors and expected tradeoffs before surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla
for Arm Lift?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who believes body contouring should be planned around your individual anatomy. With an arm lift, that means carefully considering where your excess skin is located, how much tissue needs to be removed, and how to balance meaningful contour improvement with thoughtful incision placement.
At Addora Plastic Surgery, you have the time to understand those decisions before moving forward. Dr. Addagatla explains what surgery can accomplish, answers your questions, and remains closely involved as you heal. Located in Westchester and serving patients throughout Westchester and surrounding counties, Addora Plastic Surgery provides advanced surgical care within a private-practice setting. Schedule your consultation for arm lift surgery in Westchester to discuss your concerns and goals.
