Arm Lift Surgery in Palm Harbor and Tampa Bay

Creating a slimmer, more contoured upper arm

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

As we age, the upper arm can begin to sag with gravity, skin laxity and thinning skin. Significant weight loss can also contribute to this. Despite rigorous arm exercises and diet, some patients find that they cannot tighten and tone their upper arms because of this laxity. Patients tend to hide their upper arms by wearing clothes with sleeves or not wearing bathing suits because they are embarrassed. This loose skin and excess fat on the arms can be both unattractive and uncomfortable.

Arm Lift Surgery, also known as Brachioplasty, can improve the contour of the upper arm, resulting in a slimmer, more toned look. Many of Dr. Moraitis’ Arm Lift patients say their self image is improved and their clothing options have increased.

Arm Lift Procedure

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Isidoros Moraitis, performs Upper Arm Lift Surgery as an outpatient procedure at one of the local hospitals or surgery centers. The procedure can vary based on your individual needs, but typically takes 2.5-4 hours. The length and placement of your incision depends on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed. Dr. Moraitis offers both Mini Upper Arm Lift and Traditional Upper Arm Lift Surgery. A consultation with Dr. Moraitis will help determine which procedure is best for your individual needs.

Mini Arm Lift

The Mini Arm Lift may be an option for you if you only require minor revision to the skin on your upper arms. With a Mini Arm Lift, Dr. Moraitis places a small incision in the axilla and excess skin and fat distal to the axilla is removed. This procedure can dramatically improve the contour of the upper arm and make it more comfortable for patients to wear clothing that exposes their arms. The Mini Arm Lift procedure is typically used for patients who have lost a moderate amount of weight due to diet and exercise, or for those who have developed some excess skin through aging. Most bariatric surgery patients will require Traditional Brachioplasty, as a Mini Arm Lift is unable to provide the drastic revision necessary after extreme weight loss.

Traditional Upper Arm Lift

If you have recently lost a great deal of weight through bariatric surgery or if several pregnancies have caused you to gain and lose weight over time, you may bothered by drooping excess skin along your upper arm. A Traditional Upper Arm Lift, or Traditional Brachioplasty, is preferred if you have excess fullness and laxity that extends from the axilla down to the elbow. For this procedure, the incision is placed along the inner arm and may extend from the armpit to the elbow to remove the maximum amount of skin. If you have excess fat on your arms, Dr. Moraitis may recommend combining your Brachioplasty Surgery with Liposuction for the best results.

Complimentary Cosmetic Consultation

A complimentary cosmetic consultation with Dr. Moraitis to discuss your options for Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Surgery can help you decide if it is right for you.

For more information on Arm Lift Surgery or to schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation at our Palm Harbor plastic surgery practice, please contact us by calling 727-773-9796 today or by completing our contact form to request a personal contact from our office.

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