These before-and-after photographs demonstrate the results of longitudinal arm lift surgery in a 33-year-old female patient who is 5'6" tall, weighs 129 pounds, and lost 130 pounds following Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery. Despite her dramatic weight loss, she continued to have loose, hanging skin along her upper arms, making them appear larger and less proportionate to her slender body. She underwent bilateral longitudinal brachioplasty, also known as vertical arm reduction, traditional arm lift, or post-weight-loss upper arm contouring. This procedure removes excess skin and residual fatty tissue through an incision extending along the inner upper arm from the armpit toward the elbow. By excising redundant tissue and tightening the remaining skin, longitudinal arm reduction creates smaller, firmer, and more sculpted upper arms. The postoperative photographs highlight reduced arm circumference, elimination of hanging skin folds, improved definition, and a smoother contour from the shoulder to the elbow. Unlike a mini arm lift, which addresses limited skin laxity near the armpit, longitudinal brachioplasty corrects extensive loose skin throughout the upper arm. Recovery typically involves temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, and restricted arm movement. Many patients resume light activities within several days and sedentary work within one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are postponed during initial healing. The permanent inner-arm scars gradually mature, while the improved arm proportions become more apparent as swelling resolves.
Woman decides to have an arm lift after weight loss
Patient
- Age18 - 29
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityWhite
- Height5’ 6” - 6’ 0”
- Weight100 - 149 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 33-year-old female patient, 5'6" tall and weighing 129 pounds, is featured in these longitudinal brachioplasty before-and-after photographs following a 130-pound weight loss achieved through Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery. Following massive weight loss, she experienced persistent loose upper arm skin that could not be corrected through further weight reduction alone. She underwent bilateral longitudinal arm reduction to remove redundant skin, decrease upper arm bulk, and improve the shape of her arms. This procedure, also called traditional brachioplasty or vertical arm lift surgery, uses an incision along the inner upper arm extending from the armpit toward the elbow. Excess skin and associated fatty tissue are excised, and the remaining tissues are tightened to create a firmer, smoother upper arm contour. These before-and-after photographs demonstrate smaller upper arms, reduced hanging tissue, improved skin tension, and a more defined silhouette. Unlike liposuction alone, longitudinal brachioplasty directly removes loose skin that has lost elasticity after substantial weight loss. Postoperative recovery typically includes swelling, bruising, soreness, and temporary limitations in arm movement. Light activities may resume within several days, while many patients return to sedentary work within one to two weeks. Heavy lifting and vigorous upper-body exercise are delayed during early healing. The permanent inner-arm incision gradually matures as swelling resolves.