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When Exercise Isn’t Enough, Try an Arm Lift!

There are many reasons for upper arm skin to stretch and droop: significant weight fluctuations, aging, or genetic issues. The upper arms are a difficult area to target with exercise, and, to top it off, exercise can even make sagging, drooping upper arm skin worse.

Brachioplasty, or an arm lift, can tighten and smooth the underlying tissues to redefine the shape of the upper arms by removing the small pockets of stubborn fat and excess skin when exercise fails to help you achieve your goals.

At Florida Plastic Surgery and Medspa, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kristopher Hamwi can help you decide when it’s time to consider the best arm lift in Sarasota!

What Is an Arm Lift?

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a body-contouring surgery to reshape the upper arms by removing extra skin, tissue, and fat. The results are smoother, slender-looking upper arms with improved muscle tone.

Through an incision on the back or inside of your upper arm, Dr. Hamwi will remove the extra skin, tissue, and fat. Dr. Hamwi may also remove excess tissue from the side of the chest in the underarm area or perform liposuction to provide optimal results.

You might consider an arm lift if you experience:

  • Excess drooping skin
  • Unwanted pockets of fat
  • Inflammation
  • Rashes
  • Hygienic issues
  • Diminished self-confidence

Why Doesn’t Exercise Help?

Though a nutritious diet and exercise routine is vital to your healthy lifestyle, not all areas of the body respond favorably.

Typically, excess skin in the arms is created due to aging or after significant weight loss. Unfortunately, with age also comes a decrease in both elastin and collagen, proteins essential for maintaining skin’s elasticity and firmness. Once the skin has been stretched out, it loses its elasticity and can’t snap back to its previous position, creating skinfolds, sagging, or drooping skin on your upper arms. After skin stretches out, no amount of exercise can help restore the appearance of the upper arms.

When Will I See Results from Arm Lift Surgery?

In most cases, you will see visible results immediately following your arm lift. However, you’ll also experience discomfort, bruising, and swelling at the treatment site. The recovery process may take 2-3 weeks, and residual swelling may take up to 6 months to resolve.

Is an Arm Lift Right for You?

Candidates for the best arm lift in Tampa, FL, include men and women looking to improve the appearance of their upper arms.

Dr. Hamwi recommends candidates should:

  • Be non-smokers
  • Live a healthy lifestyle
  • Be close to stable, ideal weight
  • Have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
  • Understand the procedural risks

Schedule Your Arm Lift Consultation with Dr. Kristopher Hamwi!

As one of the country’s top-rated plastic surgeons, double board-certified Dr. Kristopher Hamwi uses his extensive training and experience to help guide you through all aspects of your body contouring journey with the best arm lift in Tampa. Ready to enhance your appearance by partnering with Sarasota’s leading body contouring expert? Contact us todayor call (941) 800-2000 to learn more!