Arm Lift

Arm lift surgery is intended to correct sagging skin and excess tissue on the upper arms. When a person's weight fluctuates, excess skin and tissue can accumulate and hang below the upper arms. The arm lift is intended to correct this problem and restore the arms to a better proportion and shape.

How To Know If Arm Lift Surgery Is Right for You

The ideal candidate for arm lift surgery will meet the following conditions:

Carry excess skin on the upper arms and have a strong desire to eradicate this problem
Capable of understanding the risks of surgery
Be able to understand that arm lift surgery will create visible scars
Be a non-smoker or quit smoking well in advance of surgery (smokers can experience complications related to healing)

For the right candidate, the arm lift scars will be an acceptable condition in order to realize the benefits of a more attractive upper arm shape. Ask Dr. Cozzone more about this topic if scars are a major concern for you.

How an Arm Lift Is Performed

An arm lift may be performed as a standalone procedure or as part of a complete body lift, which is designed to tighten and reduce excess skin in several body areas.

Arm lift surgery requires an incision on the back of each arm traveling from elbow toward the armpit, which will vary in size depending on the conditions of each patient. Your plastic surgeon will remove a certain amount of skin and tissue from each arm in order to achieve the intended result. Sutures will be placed to close the incisions and maintain the new form.

After surgery, you will be instructed to keep your arms elevated and wear compression sleeves in order to reduce swelling and expedite the recovery period. Most New Jersey arm lift patients return to work in 1-2 weeks and may resume exercise and other strenuous activities within 4-6 weeks.

If You're Interested In Arm Lift Surgery

Call or email Beauty by Cozzone to schedule a consultation if you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of armlift surgery or other body contouring procedures that can improve body shape after you've experienced significant weight loss. Dr. Cozzone's New Jersey plastic surgery office is located in Paramus, NJ and offers arm lift patients from the surrounding areas of Saddle River, Westwood, Paterson and Passaic access to world-class surgical care without traveling to Manhattan.