Arm Lift Surgery Restores Firm, Toned Upper Arms with Natural Contour Results*

This brachioplasty case highlights a White woman in her 70s who sought treatment with Dr. Katzen after noticing increasing skin laxity and fullness along her upper arms.  Despite maintaining an active lifestyle, she experienced significant drooping tissue that hung beneath the arm and moved independently from the underlying muscle.  She wanted a smoother, tighter upper arm contour that better reflected how she felt physically and mentally.  After a detailed consultation, Dr. Katzen recommended brachioplasty, an arm lift procedure designed to remove excess upper arm skin, reduce unwanted fat volume, and refine overall arm shape through advanced body contouring techniques.  In the operating room, she was placed under general anesthesia for a safe and comfortable surgical experience.  With her arms positioned for full exposure, Dr. Katzen marked the areas of greatest tissue redundancy along the inner upper arms.  A carefully planned incision followed these markings, allowing access beneath the skin.  Once the skin and fatty tissue were elevated from the deeper layers, Dr. Katzen identified and measured the redundant portions for removal.  Excess skin was excised, and thicker areas of fat were sculpted and reduced to create a slimmer, more natural taper from shoulder to elbow.  The remaining skin was then advanced and tightened over the new contour, removing the sagging folds that previously caused bulk and irregular movement.  Deep internal sutures were placed to support the new arm shape, while the incision was closed in multiple layers to promote steady healing and scar refinement.  As swelling decreased in the weeks following surgery, her upper arms became noticeably firmer, slimmer, and more proportionate to the rest of her body.  She was very happy with her brachioplasty results and appreciated how this upper arm lift helped restore a more youthful and balanced appearance.  This case demonstrates the precision and effectiveness of brachioplasty performed by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. J. Timothy Katzen.