These longitudinal arm lift before-and-after images show a 45-year-old woman who reached a maximum weight of 275 pounds before undergoing gastric bypass surgery and losing 100 pounds. Following her weight loss, she was dissatisfied with the significant excess skin and residual fat of her upper arms, which created hanging tissue and increased arm size. To address these concerns, she underwent bilateral longitudinal brachioplasty, a surgical arm reduction procedure designed to remove redundant skin and reshape the upper arms after massive weight loss. The operation uses an incision along the inner upper arm, typically extending from the axilla to the elbow, allowing excess skin and fatty tissue to be excised. The remaining tissues are tightened and repositioned to produce a slimmer, firmer, and more balanced upper arm contour. The postoperative photographs highlight noticeably smaller arms, reduced hanging skin, improved proportions, and a smoother transition from the shoulder toward the elbow. Unlike a crescent or mini arm lift, longitudinal brachioplasty provides extensive skin removal along the length of the upper arm. Recovery includes temporary swelling, bruising, discomfort, and restrictions on strenuous activity. Many patients return to light daily activities within several days and desk work in approximately one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and vigorous arm exercises are postponed during early healing. The permanent surgical scar extends along the inner arm and gradually becomes less prominent as it matures.
Beverly Hills patient gets smaller arms with brachioplasty surgery.
Patient
- Age40 - 49
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityWhite
- Height5’ 0” - 5’ 5”
- Weight200 - 249 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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This case features a 45-year-old female patient who previously weighed 275 pounds and lost 100 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. Despite her substantial weight loss, she remained unhappy with the excess loose skin and residual fatty tissue hanging from her upper arms. She underwent a bilateral longitudinal arm lift, also known as vertical brachioplasty, traditional arm lift surgery, or upper arm reduction, to improve the size, shape, and contour of both arms. During the procedure, an incision is placed along the inner upper arm, extending from the armpit toward the elbow. Excess skin and underlying fatty tissue are surgically removed, and the remaining skin is tightened to create smaller, smoother, and more proportionate upper arms. These before-and-after pictures demonstrate a reduction in hanging skin, decreased upper arm fullness, and improved definition from the shoulder to the elbow. Longitudinal brachioplasty is particularly effective for patients with significant skin laxity after massive weight loss because it addresses the entire upper arm rather than only the armpit region. Recovery generally involves 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 procedure leaves a permanent inner-arm scar that gradually matures over time.