These longitudinal arm lift before-and-after pictures show a 47-year-old female patient who previously weighed 460 pounds and lost 160 pounds following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. After losing weight, she was dissatisfied with the substantial loose skin and residual fat hanging from her upper arms. She underwent bilateral longitudinal brachioplasty, a surgical arm reduction procedure designed to remove excess upper arm skin and improve arm contour after massive weight loss. The technique uses an incision along the inner upper arm, generally extending from the armpit toward the elbow, allowing the surgeon to excise redundant skin and fatty tissue. The remaining skin is tightened and repositioned to create a firmer, more defined upper arm appearance. Compared with a limited-incision or crescent arm lift, longitudinal brachioplasty can address a much larger area of skin laxity. The before-and-after photographs emphasize reduced hanging tissue, improved upper arm proportions, and a smoother contour. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, with postoperative swelling, bruising, soreness, and temporary tightness expected during recovery. Light daily activities often resume within several days, and sedentary work may be possible within one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous arm exercises are restricted during initial healing. Although a permanent scar remains along the upper arm, it gradually matures as swelling resolves and tissues heal.
Beverly Hills patient gets smaller arms with brachioplasty surgery.
Patient
- Age40 - 49
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityBlack
- Height5’ 0” - 5’ 5”
- Weight100 - 149 lbs
Procedure
- Arm Lift
- After Weight Loss Surgery
- Loose Skin
- Sagging Skin
- Skin Removal Surgery
- arm lift
- Bat Wings
- excess arm skin
- Brachioplasty
- Arm Reduction
- After Bariatric Surgery
- sagging arms
- Massive Weight Loss
- medial arm lift
- after weight loss
- arm reduction
- skin removal surgery
- medial arm lift
- Excess Skin On Arms
- Inner arm lift
- Batwing Arms
- post weight loss
- Batwing arm surgery
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Before-and-after photographs demonstrate upper arm contour improvement in a 47-year-old woman who underwent Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass after reaching a maximum weight of 460 pounds. Although she lost 160 pounds, she continued to experience considerable excess skin and fat along her upper arms. This persistent tissue redundancy is common after massive weight loss because stretched skin may not fully retract as body volume decreases. She underwent a longitudinal arm lift, also known as traditional brachioplasty, vertical arm reduction, or upper arm skin removal surgery. The operation involves removing an elongated section of excess skin and subcutaneous fat along the inner aspect of the upper arm, extending toward the elbow when necessary. The remaining tissue is tightened to improve upper arm shape, reduce hanging skin, and create a more streamlined contour. These postoperative photographs highlight the reduction in excess upper arm tissue and the changes in overall arm proportions. Longitudinal brachioplasty provides more extensive correction than a crescent or mini arm lift, although it requires a longer surgical scar. Recovery typically involves swelling, bruising, temporary discomfort, and activity restrictions. Many patients return to light work within one to two weeks, while heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are postponed. The scar gradually matures over several months, and residual swelling continues to improve during healing.