Introduction
With age or excessive weight loss, the skin on the upper arm can become loose and flabby. An arm lift (brachioplasty), which can be used in combination with liposuction, removes excess skin and fat deposits, leaving the upper arms with a more pleasing appearance. Brachioplasty usually involves reducing the skin through an incision that extends along the inner part of the upper arm and sometimes crosses into the armpit and onto the side of the chest. If you are interested in getting an arm lift in Virginia Beach, consider scheduling a consultation with The Carney Center.
An arm lift, medically known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that targets tightening the upper arms. Many people struggle with “batwings” or jiggling fat and skin in the upper arms, which seems resistant to diet and exercise. Brachioplasty addresses this challenge by extracting unwanted fat and pulling the skin tight, resulting in sculpted upper arms.
Brachioplasty in Newport News and Virginia Beach at The Carney Center can offer several benefits, including:
Arm lift surgery can be performed on a variety of patients, from those who need just a little tightening to those who have undergone significant weight loss and want to eliminate sagging skin. See results in our before and after arm lift gallery. Ideal patients for an arm lift in Virginia Beach at The Carney Center will have some of the following characteristics:
Maintaining a healthy weight before and after surgery is important to ensure long-lasting results.
Before undergoing Brachioplasty in Virginia Beach at The Carney Center, you will schedule a consultation with one of our expert surgeons. During this appointment, your surgeon will discuss your medical history, aesthetic and functional goals, concerns, and expectations. The consultation includes an assessment of your skin elasticity, excess skin, and fat in the upper arm area. Your surgeon will examine your arms, describing the various techniques and incisions available, along with their associated scarring profiles, pros and cons, and recovery profiles. This is an ideal time to ask any questions you might have and share ideas for combined procedures.
Once you arrive at a common agreement, your surgeon will draft a surgical plan for you, which you can then take to a patient coordinator to help schedule your arm lift in Virginia Beach.
On the day of your arm lift in Virginia Beach, your surgeon and their staff will receive you at The Carney Center, get you settled in the state-of-the-art surgical suite, and review your surgical plan to ensure you are good to proceed. Once you give the green light, a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) will administer anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the surgery.
Once sedated, your surgeon will make the chosen type of incision, gaining access to the underlying tissue in your arm and removing excess skin and fat as necessary. Once your surgeon is satisfied with the final arm contour, which optimizes alignment with your aesthetic goals, they will close the incisions with sutures. Finally, a sterile dressing will be applied.
A brachioplasty, without complications, typically takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on the complexity of the patient’s case.
Following surgery, dressings will be applied to the incisions, and your arms will be wrapped in a compression garment to minimize swelling. Due to the swelling, some patients may experience tingling in their hands or a feeling of tightness. These symptoms resolve with time.
The cost of an Arm Lift in Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA, will depend on many factors, including the complexity of your case, your surgeon’s fees, and the cost of anesthesia, among other aspects. The best way to determine the cost is to schedule a consultation with your surgeon, who can then design a personalized surgical plan. You can then take this plan to the patient concierge for pricing details.
The Carney Center is a family-founded and run surgical institute that offers a wide range of aesthetic surgery with a particular focus on the face. Our surgeons strive for perfection in all aspects of their cosmetic practice to help patients achieve their goals. Patients would be in safe and expert hands for their arm lift in Virginia Beach.
For over 30 years, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder Dr. Martin J. Carney has provided high-quality cosmetic surgery. He founded The Carney Center to deliver supreme patient satisfaction and care. Dr. Carney trained at some of the finest medical universities in the country and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Martin Carney III joined his father in the practice to serve the community. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters and presented across the country at national aesthetic and plastic surgery meetings. He serves as a peer reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Staying up to date with the literature, Dr. Carney III brings the newest and most innovative techniques in plastic surgery to his practice.
Both Dr. Carney and Dr. Carney III have hospital privileges in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital.
If you’d like to learn more about this surgery, please watch our educational video below. Just select the procedure from the dropdown video menu below. You can also learn more from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you would like to speak with Dr. Carney personally about arm lift surgery, please request a consultation or contact us with your question. Dr. Carney recommends seeing you in person for a comprehensive consultation. The evaluation is your best source of information! Call us today to schedule your consultation or request one via our online form.
