Brachioplasty (Arm lift surgery)

With time and weight gain, fat deposits accumulate in the posterior compartment of the arm. This adds weight and heaviness to the arm, and gradually the skin in this portion of the arm loses elasticity. With rapid weight loss (after bariatric weight-loss surgery, for example) the skin in this region of the arm does not retract around the smaller arm volume. The result is a 'bat wing' deformity, composed of some excess fat and a great deal of excess skin.

Brachioplasty can remove the excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm.  Extra skin is removed from incisions placed along the inner arm or in the axilla.  The most common incision pattern extends from the elbow to the axilla. This permits the excision to maximally address redundant skin in the middle of the arm. Modification of the incision may be necessary to limit scar contracture in the axilla.

The surgery can be done under local anesthetic with sedation or general anesthesia at The Naficy Rejuvenation Center in our certified ambulatory surgery center located in Bellevue WA.

Dr. Sattler has a complete album of 'before and after' brachioplasty photos that he will review with you during your consultation.

If you're interested in learning more about the procedure, call the clinic today or use the 'green' on-line scheduling button below to make an appointment.