Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition?
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition? Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) removes extra skin and fat from the upper arms which can improve visibility of the existing arm muscles. An arm lift won’t add muscle mass, but it can give the biceps and triceps a more toned appearance. Disclaimer:…
Does Brachioplasty Surgery Reduce Sweating?
Does Brachioplasty Surgery Reduce Sweating? Does excess underarm sweating cause you to soak through your shirts? Is it stopping you from wearing the clothes you love or hitting the gym? Sweat stains can be socially embarrassing (Ref 1) and prevent you from feeling comfortably dry. If prescription anti-perspirants aren’t cutting…
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients Arm lift surgery can lead to complications if the surgeon damages the underlying structures. Human arm anatomy consists of skin, fat, muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels. The soft tissues contribute to skin firmness or laxity, the latter of which is a common issue…
Brachioplasty for Patients With Significant Arm Asymmetry
Brachioplasty for Patients With Significant Arm Asymmetry Arms are never perfectly symmetrical. This is especially true for patients that had a botched arm lift, liposuction gone wrong, or lipoma removal. Arm asymmetry can also be the result of a lipoma or massive weight loss. Arm lift surgery or revision brachioplasty…
Brachioplasty After Bariatric Surgery and Extreme Weight Loss
Brachioplasty After Bariatric Surgery and Extreme Weight Loss Weight loss surgery is often just the start for those on a weight loss journey. People that lose weight rapidly, whether due to extreme dieting or gastric bypass surgery, commonly deal with excess skin on the upper arm. Unlike most patients considering…
Top 7 Alternatives to Brachioplasty (arm lift) Surgery
Top 7 Alternatives to Brachioplasty (arm lift) Surgery Lax arm skin and excess fat can be improved with arm lift surgery. Yet surgery is not the only option. There are many ways to shrink the upper arms, and many don’t require going under the knife. Here are some possible alternatives…
Lifestyle Changes to Maintain Brachioplasty Results
Lifestyle Changes to Maintain Brachioplasty Results Arm lift surgery is a big investment. If you’ve had the operation, you understand the costs associated with the procedure and perhaps endured a lengthy recovery period. Now that you’re on the other side and have begun enjoying your arm lift surgery results, you’re…
10 Incredible Benefits of Arm Lift Surgery
10 Incredible Benefits of Arm Lift Surgery Perhaps you’ve been considering arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) for some time. If you are on the fence, here are the top ten reasons to consider it. It’s for these powerful benefits that 168,289 people chose to have upper arm lift surgery in 2019….
Overweight and Thinking of a Tummy Tuck? How Your Weight Affects Abdominoplasty Surgery Results
Overweight and Thinking of a Tummy Tuck? How Your Weight Affects Abdominoplasty Surgery Results A common question that many patients have is “Am I too fat for a tummy tuck?” BMI is important but not the only factor to consider before having a tummy tuck. Body fat distribution and excess…
Understanding the Limitations of Brachioplasty
Understanding the Limitations of Brachioplasty It’s critical to have realistic expectations if you’re considering an arm lift. Arm lift surgery tightens the upper arm skin and reduces fat, but it can’t solve every problem in life. In this article, we’ll explore the limitations of this surgical procedure. After reading, you…