Brachioplasty Restores Firm, Toned Arms After Removing Excess Skin and Fat*

This brachioplasty case features a Hispanic woman in her 40s who sought Dr. Katzen for excess upper-arm skin and fullness that persisted despite diet and exercise.  After a focused exam and discussion of goals, Dr. Katzen recommended an arm lift surgery to remove redundant skin, refine fat deposits, and restore a smoother, more tapered upper-arm contour as part of comprehensive body contouring.  On the day of surgery, the patient was placed under general anesthesia.  Precise markings outlined the lax tissue along the inner arm from the axilla toward the elbow.  Through a carefully planned incision in this zone, the skin and subcutaneous fat were elevated off the underlying fascia to expose areas of true redundancy.  Selective lipocontouring was performed where appropriate to blend the arm with the deltoid and triceps borders.  The excess dermal-fat strip was excised, the superficial fascial system was tightened with deep, supportive sutures, and the skin was redraped to achieve a firm, natural slope from shoulder to elbow.  Hemostasis was secured, drains were used only if indicated, and the incision was closed in layered fashion with fine, absorbable sutures to support healing and optimize the arm lift result.  Postoperatively, she followed a structured recovery plan emphasizing arm elevation, limited early motion, and scar care.  As swelling resolved, the arm contour appeared slimmer and more defined, with improved symmetry and muscle definition.  The patient was very happy with her brachioplasty outcome and felt the procedure delivered the upper-arm rejuvenation she wanted from a board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon experienced in upper arm skin removal and post-weight-loss body contouring.