arm lift (Brachioplasty) in Toledo
Reduce Arm Flabbiness or Excess Skin
About this Treatment
Arm Lift
An arm lift in Toledo, or Brachioplasty, is a plastic surgical procedure that reshapes and improves the upper arm and underarm areas.
This is done by reducing excess fatty collections, removing excess sagging skin, and then re-positioning and lifting the upper arm and adjacent tissues. Are your arms holding you back from feeling confident and fabulous? Look no further than EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics in Toledo, Ohio! Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Barone will deliver exceptional aesthetic enhancements to his esteemed patients. With Brachioplasty or arm lift surgery, he will enhance the shape and appearance of the upper and underarm areas by eliminating excess fat deposits, removing sagging skin, and repositioning and lifting the upper arm and adjacent tissues with skill and precision. Let us help you attain the your desired look- toner arms are within reach at EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics!
What It Is
Aging, weight gain or loss, and heredity can cause imbalance, sagging, and loss of proportion in the upper arms and underarm areas. Although exercise is recommended and important, it cannot correct these changes.
Aesthetic surgical techniques involving precise removal of excess fatty collections and skin redundancy combined with repositioning and supporting the tissue of the upper and underarm areas are the most effective and lasting procedures to restore the natural appearance and youthful contour. EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics firmly believes in the importance of improving skin health to optimize the result and longevity of any aesthetic procedure.
Arm lift surgery is recommended for individuals who experience imbalances, sagging, and loss of proportion in the upper and underarm areas due to aging, weight fluctuations, and hereditary factors. While exercise is beneficial, it cannot fully address these changes. The procedure involves the meticulous removal of excess fat and redundant skin and repositioning and supporting the underlying tissue. This results in the most effective and durable solutions for restoring a natural appearance and youthful contour. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics, we prioritize enhancing skin health to optimize outcomes and ensure the longevity of any aesthetic procedure.
What It Treats
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Upper arm and underarm skin sagging, laxity, and loss of youthful contour
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Excess fatty collections of the upper extremity
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Loss of balance and proportion of the arms
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Arm lift surgery in Toledo treats upper arm and underarm skin sagging, laxity, excess fatty collections of the upper extremity, and loss of youthful contour. It also addresses the loss of balance and proportion of the arms.
Treatment Time
- 3 - 3.5 hours
Recovery Time
- 2 - 3 weeks
Anesthetic Type
- General or IV
Benefits
- Youthful Contours Restores balance and proportion to the upper arm.
- Reduced Sagging Skin Reduces sagging skin and tissue of the underarm and upper arm areas.
- Lifted Skin Lifts and supports the skin and deeper tissue of the upper arm.
- Removes Excess Fat Removes excess fat pockets and collections in the arm and underarm region.
- Treatment Options Lesser fat deposits with minimal skin laxity can be treated with non-invasive office procedures EMSULPT and Exilis Ultra, or less invasive non-surgical options Vaser Liposuction and Renuvion JPlasma provide skin tightening without longer surgical incisions if skin and tissue laxity are limited.
How Arm Lift Works
Step 01.
As with all aesthetic surgical procedures at EVOLV Plastic Surgery, the arm lift or brachioplasty workup involves complete evaluation, examination, discussion of goals, and creation of a personalized and comprehensive surgical plan.
Photo documentation and planning incision location options and extent are also considered. Patient photos are reviewed, and choices are discussed considering recovery time, costs, and desired expectations and results.
At EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics, a thorough evaluation and examination are conducted, followed by an in-depth discussion of goals. A personalized and comprehensive surgical plan is created, with photo documentation, incision location options, and extent. Patient photos are reviewed, and choices are discussed with careful consideration of recovery time, costs, desired expectations, and results.
Step 02.
Arm lift surgery is done in an accredited outpatient surgery center under either a light general or intravenous anesthetic administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist and experienced licensed nursing staff. Revisions or minor procedures may be done in some cases in the office procedure room under a local anesthetic with oral sedation.
Arm lift surgery is conducted at an accredited outpatient surgery center. It can be performed under a light general or intravenous anesthetic under the supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist, along with an experienced licensed nursing staff. Revisions or minor procedures may be performed in the office procedure room, utilizing a local anesthetic with oral sedation.
Step 03.
Brachioplasty or arm lift incisions will depend upon the amount of skin and tissue laxity to be corrected. Incision placement is planned in the undersurface of the upper arm where it is less noticeable. Excess fat removal by ultrasonic (Vaser) or power-assisted liposuction is done initially through small access incisions typically within the skin to be removed.
The incisions for Brachioplasty are individualized based on the degree of skin and tissue laxity requiring correction. Incision placement is intentionally planned in the subcutaneous region of the upper arm to minimize visibility. Initially, excess fat is removed utilizing ultrasonic (Baser) or power-assisted liposuction through small access incisions within the targeted skin area. Following administration of the planned anesthetic, a dilute solution of adrenaline and lidocaine (tumescent solution) is perfused throughout the tissue to facilitate reduced bleeding and enhanced patient comfort. This approach allows for lower levels of general or intravenous anesthetic and tissue cooling for Vaser treatment. Once excess fatty tissue is excised, appropriate amounts of skin and tissue are meticulously removed from the upper arm and axilla if necessary. The remaining skin and deep tissue are then repositioned and secured for optimal support. It is typically unnecessary to employ drains in this procedure. To ensure prolonged post-operative comfort, long-acting nerve blocks (Exparel) are administered. Finally, a mildly compressive dressing is applied to complete the surgical procedure.
Step 04.
After the planned anesthetic is administered, a dilute solution of adrenaline and lidocaine (tumescent solution) is perfused throughout the tissue and fatty excess is removed. This is essential to reduce bleeding and discomfort, allowing lower levels of general or intravenous anesthetic and cooling the tissue for Vaser treatment.
After fatty excess is removed, the appropriate amounts of skin and tissue excess are excised from the upper arm and axilla if needed, and then the remaining skin and deep tissue are repositioned and anchored for support. Typically drains are not needed. Long-acting nerve blocks (Exparel) for prolonged post-op comfort are placed, and a mildly compressive dressing is applied to complete the procedure.
You will return to the office a few days after surgery for your first dressing change. You will observe immediate visible improvements, which will continue to enhance as swelling and bruising subside. Post-operative treatments, such as lymphatic massage, LED light therapy, and other proven modalities, will be available to minimize discomfort and reduce downtime. We will provide specific instructions and recommendations for activities and care of the operative site during each visit. Your final Brachioplasty result will be a rejuvenated upper arm and axillary area that exhibits a youthful, balanced, and naturally appealing appearance, significantly improving your quality of life.
Step 05.
You will return to the office in a few days after surgery for your first dressing change. You will see the visible improvements immediately and they will continue to get better as swelling and bruising subside. Post-operative therapeutic treatments with lymphatic massage, LED LightStim bed treatment, and other proven modalities will be available to reduce discomfort and downtime.
We will give you specific instructions and recommendations on activities and care of the operative site at each visit. Your final Brachioplasty result will be a rejuvenated upper arm and axillary area that is youthful, balanced, and natural in appearance and improves the quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Safety Matters.
It is important to remember that the training and experience of your plastic surgeon and staff are the most important criteria for achieving safe and natural appearing results with arm lifts.
Patient safety and natural appearing results are the major priority for every procedure at EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics.
In addition to plastic surgery residency and achieving board-certification, Dr. Barone completed advanced fellowship specialty training and research in cosmetic and aesthetic surgery and medicine. Dr. Barone is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) which admits only board-certified plastic surgeons who have achieved recognition and expertise in aesthetic surgery and medicine. Dr. Barone has conducted clinical research, published numerous articles, and served as a lecturer and instructor for other plastic surgeons and companies.
All major cosmetic surgical procedures at EVOLV Plastic Surgery are performed only in a fully accredited surgical center with experienced and licensed staff. Candidates considering arm lifts at EVOLV are thoroughly evaluated and fully informed and prepared for the procedure. Both pre- and post-operative education and guidance along with specific therapeutic services to reduce swelling and downtime are emphasized to improve safety and outcomes and to reduce potential complications.
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