Brachioplasty Restores Smooth, Toned Arms and a More Youthful Female Contour*

Loose skin on the arms is a common concern after major weight loss, and brachioplasty can offer a lasting solution when skin does not bounce back.  Our patient is a 68-year-old White female who had previously been morbidly obese, with a maximum weight of 170 pounds.  After losing weight through diet, exercise, and GLP-1 use, she reached 120 pounds, yet she was still bothered by the excess skin on her arms.  She turned to Dr. J. Timothy Katzen for brachioplasty, also called an arm lift, to remove hanging skin and restore a firmer, more sculpted appearance of the upper arm.  Performed under general anesthesia, this plastic surgery procedure involves carefully placed incisions in the inner arm, excision of redundant skin, removal of excess tissue when needed, and precise redraping of the remaining skin to create a smoother contour.  Brachioplasty is especially helpful for post-weight-loss patients whose skin has been stretched and has lost the ability to contract on its own.  The goal is not only to remove extra skin, but also to create better arm definition and a more proportional silhouette.  An arm lift can make patients feel more confident in short sleeves, sleeveless tops, and everyday clothing.  Her post-operative photos were taken 5 years after surgery and still show remarkable long-term arm lift results with tighter upper arms, improved contour, and a more youthful appearance.  Her beautiful, durable outcome demonstrates how brachioplasty can provide lasting improvement after weight loss.