What Is An Arm Lift?
One unwelcome side effect many people experience as they get older is the development of loose skin around the body, particularly in areas like the arms. At Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, we offer upper arm lift surgery (also called brachioplasty) as an option for anyone who cannot seem to tone or tighten the arm with natural methods. Loose skin from the elbow to the shoulder is very typical, particularly for men and women who have lost weight or are advancing in age. An upper arm lift effectively removes this hanging skin, often called "bat wings." Our providers have extensive experience in excess skin removal and body lifting surgeries. If you want to learn more information about how brachioplasty can correct the look of your upper arms, please reach out and schedule an appointment at our plastic surgery practice in Chicago, IL.
How Is Arm Lift Surgery Performed?
Arm lift surgery is done with twilight or general anesthesia and typically takes 1 – 3 hours — this will depend on how much loose skin we are removing and if we are performing any other procedures at the same time. The excess skin will be surgically removed starting at the elbow all the way up to the armpit. The incision will be made in as inconspicuously as possible, but it will most likely leave a visible scar. Depending on your needs, we may also perform liposuction on the arms to remove any stubborn fat and create a more contoured appearance. After the skin is tightened, it will be stitched together. You will have to care for the incisions by keeping them sanitized, covered, and supported with compression garments. Before you're discharged, we'll provide detailed instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.
What Are the Benefits of An Arm Lift?
If exercise alone isn't giving you the fit, toned arms you want, arm lift surgery at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery may be what you need to finally achieve a look you're excited to show off. This procedure offers a number of benefits, including:
- Decreases rubbing, itching, and soreness between the torso and arm areas
- Greater self-image and comfort when choosing outfits
- Addresses unwanted skin as a result of weight loss or age
- Solution for trouble spots that might be resistant to physical training or diet changes
Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery Reviews
I've lived in Chicago for 20 years, and have visited a handful of different med spas and have been under the care of a couple of other plastice surgeons in the Chciago Metro area. However, no experience was as wonderful as mine with Dr. Simon at Northwestern. I've lost and gained quite a bit of weight over the last 15 years or so and decided to have chin lipo, and couldn't be happier. I feel and look amazing, and will not go back to another Doctor now. His PA MoniKa is equally as lovely, and caring as Dr. Moradian himself. I would recommend Dr. Moradian, his staff, and his practice to everyone I know!
Five stars is not enough. I came to Dr. Moradian for an upper bleph - my results were phenomenal. I didn't want to look surprised or crazy; I wanted to look like I got a good night's sleep. And that is exactly what he delivered. He and NSPS also went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable. Dr. Moradian is truly a talented surgeon and I was lucky to find him.
I visited Dr Fine and his team after a failed breast reconstruction after being treated for cancer with mastectomy, chemo and radiation. From the first visit, there were noticeable differences between my prior surgeon and him. He and his team are empathetic and make their patients feel at ease and cared for. At each visit, he and his team have spent a lot of time with me. The visits never feel rushed. At my first visit, he looked at my infected reconstructed breast with an exposed implant and calmly explained what was necessary to fix it. He then explained the procedure he thought would be helpful and showed me before and after pictures of patients who had undergone the suggested surgery. The end result was gorgeous, by the way, in all of these pictures---even in post radiation patients. In this visit alone, he spent more time with me than my prior surgeon had spent with me over multiple visits. He answered all my very detailed questions. In my first visit with my prior surgeon, before my mastectomy, my husband and I were left alone in an exam room for about an hour with a saline-filled implant and silicone-filled implant on the counter to look at. The surgeon I went to before spent about 20 minutes with me in that visit and did not go into detail. The choices presented to me were implant reconstruction with saline- or silicone-filled implants or an abdominal flap procedure that takes 2-4 months to recover from. I am very career-oriented and don't have 2 months to take off of work. Dr Fine, on the other hand, gave me the option of a latissimus dorsi flap with a significantly shorter recovery time, lower complication rate, and better aesthetic result. He gives you his honest opinion based on 30 years of experience. He tells you the hard truths: such as that 50% of implant reconstructions fail after radiation therapy. I wish I would have known that before I started on this journey because I would have made very different choices. The icing on the cake was when he took out the infected implant in his office, which makes a woman feel really terrible and ugly and scared, and his very kind PA told me I have beautiful eyes. Wow. What a caring team.
I visited Dr Fine and his team after a failed breast reconstruction after being treated for cancer with mastectomy, chemo and radiation. From the first visit, there were noticeable differences between my prior surgeon and him. He and his team are empathetic and make their patients feel at ease and cared for. At each visit, he and his team have spent a lot of time with me. The visits never feel rushed. At my first visit, he looked at my infected reconstructed breast with an exposed implant and calmly explained what was necessary to fix it. He then explained the procedure he thought would be helpful and showed me before and after pictures of patients who had undergone the suggested surgery. The end result was gorgeous, by the way, in all of these pictures---even in post radiation patients. In this visit alone, he spent more time with me than my prior surgeon had spent with me over multiple visits. He answered all my very detailed questions. In my first visit with my prior surgeon, before my mastectomy, my husband and I were left alone in an exam room for about an hour with a saline-filled implant and silicone-filled implant on the counter to look at. The surgeon I went to before spent about 20 minutes with me in that visit and did not show me any before or after pictures. The choices presented to me were implant reconstruction with saline- or silicone-filled implants or an abdominal flap procedure that takes 2-4 months to recover from. I am very career-oriented and don't have 2 months to take off of work. Dr Fine, on the other hand, gave me the option of a latissimus doors flap with a significantly shorter recovery time, lower complication rate, and better aesthetic result. He gives you his honest opinion based on 30 years of experience. He tells you the hard truths: such as that 50% of implant reconstructions fail after radiation therapy. I wish I would have known that before I started on this journey because I would have made very different choices. The icing on the cake was when he took out the infected implant in his office, which makes a woman feel really terrible and ugly and scared, and his very kind PA told me I have beautiful eyes. Wow. What a caring team.
Dr. Moradian performed an incredible job! He’s one of the sweetest and compassionate doctors/surgeons I’ve ever encountered. He made me feel incredibly comfortable and relieved, putting all my anxieties to rest. I underwent a transaxillary breast augmentation, and I’m thrilled with the results. All of my friends and family are blown away by my outcome. I have a new sense of confidence that has changed my life. While I was in my recovery room, Dr. Moradian not only took care of me but also spoke to my family and answered all their questions. He exudes a sense of safety and ensures that you receive the best possible outcomes. He took the time to personally check up on me and kindly encouraged me to reach out to him. Dr. Moradian genuinely cares about your concerns and takes the time to explain everything in detail. I am so fortunate to have found him!
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Sculpt Your Arms
Whatever name you have for the droopy skin under your arms, at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, we see it as an opportunity to transform the way you look and feel. Arm lifts provide a wide variety of emotional and physical benefits, making this surgery a popular choice among our patients in the Chicago, IL area. If you are at a healthy weight but still cannot eliminate the skin and flab that hang off your arms, please call and schedule a private consultation with our providers. Feel fitter and younger with brachioplasty.