Jacksonville Arm Lift after Massive Weight Loss

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Arm Lift after Gastric Bypass

An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is a procedure that can tighten the skin and remove the excess fat in your upper arms. Do you have sagging upper arms that some refer to as "bat wings"? An upper arm lift can make your arm tighter and slimmer creating a healthy youthful appearance. At the Desai Center of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Therefore, Dr. Desai evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. Dr. Desai uses the latest techniques to create a natural, younger appearing you. To schedule a consultation, call us now at (904) 262-DESAI (3372) or (877) 790-0095, or complete the contact us form.

Arm Lift / Brachioplasty – Jacksonville Body Contouring

An Arm lift or brachioplasty involves removal of the excess skin and fat of the upper arms in exchange for a scar. The tradeoff is usually acceptable to most patients. An L-brachioplasty, which extends onto the chest, is most often used in patients that have lost a significant amount of weight (i.e. after bariatric surgery). The procedure can be combined with an upper body lift or breast lift to maximize your aesthetic result. Depending on your body type and requirements, Dr. Desai will discuss your options with you to help you decide which procedure best suits your desires. To learn more about your options for arm rejuvenation, please contact out Jacksonville body contouring surgery team at (904) 262-DESAI (3372) or (877) 790-0095.

Who is a candidate for an arm lift body contouring surgery?

Both men and women who desire improvement in the shape and contour of the upper arm are candidates. In addition, patients that have lost a significant amount of weight, such as post bariatric surgery, are excellent candidates.

How do I prepare for my arm lift body contouring surgery?

We ask patients to stop taking medications that may increase bleeding including aspirin, Plavix, NSAIDS (i.e. ibuprofen, Advil, Alleve, etc), and herbal supplements like vitamin E. Patients should be in good health and ensure they have their blood pressure controlled.

In addition, patients who smoke should begin a smoking cessation program as we ask patients to stop smoking three weeks prior to surgery, especially for those undergoing a brachioplasty. The nicotine in tobacco products decreases the blood flow to your skin and results in delayed healing and increased wound complications.

In addition, nutritional supplementation is an important part of the healing process before and after surgery. A full blood panel including nutritional parameters will be obtained and we encourage all of our patients to begin protein shakes or juices 3-4 weeks before and after surgery.

Recovering after your Arm Lift Body Contouring Surgery

Our Florida cosmetic surgery team will help ensure a rapid recovery. As you heal, it is important to keep well hydrated and nourished, as nutrition is an important part of healing.

The procedure is under general anesthesia and patients are instructed to wear compression garments for the first few weeks. Please contact our Jacksonville cosmetic surgery team at (904)262-DESAI (3372) or (877) 790-0095 to schedule a consultation and to learn more about this procedure.

Financing for your Cosmetic Surgery in Jacksonville

Our cosmetic surgery team constantly evaluates multiple companies to find the most reliable financing options for our patients in Jacksonville, FL. Please view our financing page to learn about the options available to you.

An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, can tighten the skin and remove excess fat in your upper arm area. If you live in Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, or Jacksonville, Florida and would like to learn more about this procedure, please contact The Desai Center of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery today to schedule an initial consultation with plastic surgeon, Dr. Ankit Desai. We offer a variety of financing plans that suit most budgets.