Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Walnut Creek, CA | Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS

Understanding Arm Lift Surgery

Arms can be challenging to maintain firm and sculpted. Despite diet and exercise, factors like genetics, weight loss, and aging can result in loose arm skin and disproportionate fat deposits. Dr. Joseph A. Mele offers advanced arm lift surgery to reduce excess skin and restore a more youthful, contoured appearance.

What is Arm Lift Surgery?

Arm lift surgery, medically known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to improve upper arm appearance by removing loose excess skin and tightening underlying tissue. The procedure involves:

• Carefully removing redundant skin
• Tightening remaining upper arm tissue
• Creating a more sculpted arm contour

Ideal Candidates for Arm Lift

Ideal candidates for brachioplasty typically have:

• Significant excess skin between elbow and armpit
• Skin that does not respond to diet and exercise
• Realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

Arm Lift Procedure Options

Traditional Arm Lift

For patients with substantial excess tissue, traditional arm lift surgery involves an incision along the underside of the upper arm. This technique allows comprehensive skin and fat removal, resulting in dramatically improved arm contours.

Mini Arm Lift

Patients with minimal skin laxity might benefit from a mini arm lift, which utilizes shorter incisions and targets specific areas of concern with less extensive surgical intervention.

Recovery and Expectations

Recovery varies by individual but typically involves several weeks of healing. Compression sleeves and following post-operative instructions help minimize swelling and support optimal results.

Scar Management

While scarring is inevitable, Dr. Mele employs meticulous techniques to minimize scar visibility. Scar placement is strategically chosen to be least noticeable when the arm is at rest.

Complementary Procedures

Arm lift surgery can be combined with other body contouring procedures for comprehensive aesthetic enhancement, including:

• Tummy tuck
• Thigh lift
• Liposuction

For more information about Arm Lift in Walnut Creek, CA, submit an enquiry to Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS.