These arm lift before-and-after photographs feature a 29-year-old female patient who previously weighed 375 pounds and successfully lost 150 pounds. Despite her substantial weight loss, she remained dissatisfied with the appearance of her upper arms because of persistent loose, hanging skin and residual fatty tissue. She underwent bilateral longitudinal brachioplasty, also known as traditional arm lift surgery, vertical arm reduction, or upper arm skin removal, to improve the size, shape, and definition of both arms. The procedure involves an incision extending along the inner upper arm from the armpit toward the elbow, allowing excess skin and underlying fat to be surgically removed. The remaining tissues are tightened to create smaller, smoother, and more proportionate upper arms. These before-and-after pictures demonstrate reduced hanging skin, decreased upper arm fullness, and improved contour extending from the shoulder toward the elbow. Longitudinal arm reduction is particularly effective after massive weight loss because stretched skin may not retract sufficiently as body fat decreases. Unlike a mini arm lift, this technique addresses extensive skin laxity throughout the upper arm. Recovery typically includes temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, and tightness. Light activities may resume within several days, while sedentary work is often possible within one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous upper-body exercise are restricted during early healing. The permanent inner-arm scars gradually mature over several months.
Happy Arm Reduction Patient after losing 150 lbs.*
Patient
- Age18 - 29
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityHispanic
- Height5’ 6” - 6’ 0”
- Weight150 - 199 lbs
Procedure
- Arm Lift
- After Weight Loss Surgery
- Loose Skin
- Sagging Skin
- Skin Removal Surgery
- Body Contouring
- arm lift
- Bat Wings
- excess arm skin
- Brachioplasty
- Arm Reduction
- After Bariatric Surgery
- sagging arms
- skin laxity of 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
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A 29-year-old female patient who previously weighed 375 pounds is featured in these longitudinal brachioplasty before-and-after photographs after losing 150 pounds. Although she achieved significant weight reduction, she remained concerned about loose upper arm skin and residual fat that affected the overall appearance and proportions of her arms. To address these concerns, she underwent bilateral arm lift surgery, also called longitudinal arm reduction or vertical brachioplasty. This procedure is designed to remove excess skin and fatty tissue that persist following massive weight loss. Through an incision extending along the inner upper arm from the armpit toward the elbow, redundant tissue is excised and the remaining skin is tightened to create a slimmer, firmer arm contour. The before-and-after photographs emphasize the reduction in hanging skin, improved upper arm proportions, and smoother contour extending from the shoulder toward the elbow. Unlike liposuction alone, brachioplasty directly addresses loose skin that cannot retract sufficiently following major weight loss. The surgery produces a permanent inner-arm scar, which is the tradeoff for more extensive tissue removal and reshaping. Recovery generally includes temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, and limited arm movement. Light activities may resume within several days, while many patients return to sedentary employment within one to two weeks.