Arm Lift in Tampa, FL

Due to age, genetics, or weight loss, the skin and tissues of the upper arms can become lax, resulting in what some patients call “bat wings” that hide the musculature underneath. An arm lift is a procedure that removes excess skin and tightens tissue underneath to reveal a more toned, slimmed result.

What Is an Arm Lift?

Dr. Joshua Halpern offers brachioplasty, otherwise known as an upper arm lift, which is a surgical procedure to remove extra skin on the upper arms above the elbows. Many women decide it is time to see Dr. Halpern about this issue when they no longer feel comfortable wearing sleeveless or strapless clothing. This procedure is often performed on patients who have lost weight previously and now have excess skin that detracts from the appearance of their arms.

What Are the Benefits of an Arm Lift?

Loose, hanging skin on the arms is usually caused by weight loss, a loss of elasticity in the skin, aging, or genetics. Most candidates for an arm lift feel that their arms detract from their overall appearance and feel the need to hide their arms with long sleeves, even in hot weather. Exercise does not really improve sagging skin issues. Patients have said after surgery, “Thank you for allowing me to undress my arms.” Arm lift surgery with Dr. Halpern lets patients feel comfortable wearing sleeveless blouses and exposing their upper arms. An arm lift can provide the following benefits:

• Eliminate sagging, loose skin
• Slimmed, more toned arms
• Reveal arm muscle contours
• Increase physical comfort
• More clothing options

If you are interested in an arm lift and want to see if you are a candidate, call us today at (813) 872-2696 or fill out our contact form to request a consultation with Dr. Halpern.

Can I Combine an Arm Lift With Other Procedures?

An arm lift is a specialized procedure ideal for patients who have previously lost a significant amount of weight and now have extensive sagging skin throughout their bodies. As such, combining your arm lift with another body contouring procedure can be beneficial to creating a more cohesive look. Dr. Halpern can give you his professional opinion on whether combining procedures is advisable for you, as each patient is different. Some commonly combined procedures are as follows:

Breast Lift

Due to aging, weight loss, or prior pregnancies, breast ptosis is incredibly common. A breast lift is a cosmetic procedure that removes redundant tissue to lift the breasts to a perkier position for a more youthful result.

Abdominoplasty

Weight fluctuations and pregnancy can cause the abdominal wall to become stretched, with loose skin and pockets of fat detracting from your appearance. The Malibu tummy tuck, developed by Dr. Halpern, is another body contouring procedure that can help post-weight loss patients see dramatic results by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the abdominal wall for a flatter, slimmer midsection. Dr. Halpern helped to pioneer the endoscopic mini and moderate scar tummy tucks.

Why Should I Choose Dr. Halpern for an Arm Lift in Tampa?

Dr. Halpern is a body contouring expert who uses his experience to provide improved results. He also uses the Finesse Technique®, his own invention that improves post operative pain, bleeding, and recovery.

What Can I Expect From the Arm Lift Procedure?

Your arm lift procedure will be fully personalized to your needs, goals, and anatomy. Dr. Halpern will work with you to determine your ideal surgical plan in order to achieve the safest, most satisfying results.

Arm lifts are performed as outpatient procedures under general anesthesia. Dr. Halpern will carefully remove the excess skin and tighten or reposition underlying tissues to create a more pleasing contour. Once he is satisfied with the result, he will carefully close the incisions. The incision for an arm lift generally runs from each elbow up toward the underarm. Dr. Halpern is known for choosing the most discreet locations for incisions and is committed to performing all suturing by hand rather than using staples. This way, he can use his artistic abilities to delicately suture for a more modest scar. Explore Dr. Halpern’s before and after gallery to see the possibilities of real patient results.

What Is Arm Lift Recovery Like?

Following your arm lift, you will be recovering from anesthesia. For this reason, we require all patients to have a responsible driver take them home. Your arms will also be bandaged, and you may be given a compression garment for each arm, which helps in the healing process.

Dr. Halpern will send you home with detailed aftercare instructions, which may advise you to avoid strenuous activities, limit raising or bending your arms for a time, and rest as much as possible.

If your only procedure is an arm lift, you’ll likely be cleared to return to work after one week. If you have combined your procedure with another body contouring procedure, your recovery period will likely be longer.

Will My Arm Lift Results Be Permanent?

Removing excess skin is a permanent procedure, although there’s little we can do if you gain weight again and stretch the skin. Additionally, a normal amount of skin sagging is inevitable as you age.

Interested in an Arm Lift in Tampa, FL?

Reveal toned, slimmed arms you can proudly show off with an arm lift from Dr. Halpern. Call us today at (813) 872-2696 or fill out our contact form to get started.