Brachioplasty Arm Lift After Weight Loss with Dr. Timothy Katzen*

This case features a Hispanic woman in her 40s who chose board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Katzen for brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, following major weight loss.  At her highest weight she was 276 pounds, and by the time of surgery she had successfully reduced her weight to 187 pounds.  Despite this achievement, she was left with excess upper-arm skin and residual fatty tissue that did not tighten with exercise or weight stability, a common concern after significant weight loss.  Under general anesthesia, Dr. Timothy Katzen performed an arm lift by carefully designing incisions along the inner portion of the upper arms, extending toward the armpit only as needed to achieve smooth, balanced tightening.  Excess skin and a thin layer of fat were removed, and the deeper supportive tissues were tightened with internal sutures to create a firmer, more streamlined arm contour.  In areas with stubborn fullness, arm liposuction was used to further refine the shape and improve the transition between the upper arm, armpit, and chest wall.  The incisions were closed in multiple layers to reduce tension and support proper healing.  Following surgery, compression sleeves were used to help manage swelling and support the arms as they adapted to their new contour.  This brachioplasty result demonstrates remarkable improvement with slimmer arms, improved definition from shoulder to elbow, and a more proportional upper body, highlighting post weight loss arm contouring with Dr. Timothy Katzen.