Arm Lift

Tone Your Upper Arm In New Jersey

The effects of aging can be particularly noticeable in the upper arms, which commonly develop sagging skin and stubborn fat pockets as time goes by. An arm lift at New Jersey’s The Peer Group is designed to address this specific area, creating a more toned and youthful appearance.

Our plastic surgeons work with patients from Livingston, Morristown, and beyond to help them achieve their cosmetic goals. This goes beyond merely removing fat and skin wherever there is an excess. Changes made by a plastic surgery procedure should not stand out, but instead integrate into the body so that the results appear natural. Our surgeons have the experience, technical ability, and artistic eye to accomplish this.

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What Is An Arm Lift?

An arm lift typically accomplishes two things: The surgery gets rid of loose skin that hangs from the upper arm (often given the nickname “bat wings”) and suctions out fat cells that resist diet and exercise. Together, these techniques give the upper arms a sculpted look instead of the flabby appearance that can result from aging, as well as weight loss.

Losing weight—especially rapidly—can create contour changes that older skin can’t keep up with, leading to laxity in areas where you want your skin to sit snug and appear tight and firm. Whether your upper arm laxity is due to skin damaged by natural aging, successful lifestyle changes leading to weight loss, or both, an arm lift can help.

Considerations

There is little you can do on your own to remedy the problem of large, saggy upper arms. Exercising can build muscle and fill out the area a bit, but surgery is a more reliable strategy that provides improved control in reducing fat and sagging skin. We can discuss the benefits of an arm lift with you at a consultation to determine whether the procedure is the best way to deliver your desired results.

Procedure

After receiving an anesthetic from a specialist at our on-site AAAASF-certified operating room, you will have incisions made on the underside of your arm, running from the elbow to the armpit. This positioning makes any resulting scars less noticeable. The exact length of the incision will depend on the extent of your lift.

Your plastic surgeon will use liposuction to remove any unwanted fat cells, as well as trim away unneeded skin. The remaining skin will be tightened and fixed in place to create a smoother, more toned silhouette. The incisions will then be sealed.

Recovery

Every arm lift patient’s recovery experience is different, but there are some commonly experienced side effects—bruising, swelling, and discomfort—that make recuperation a good idea. Be sure to give yourself a window of time, typically one to two weeks, when you can rest instead of working or maintaining social obligations. You should also expect about six weeks of avoiding exercise and heavy lifting, although light walking is encouraged.

Results

Arm lift patients will see their upper arms look slimmer and sleeker once the excess fat and skin are removed. For the best, longest-lasting results possible, patients should avoid gaining significant weight in the future. Fat cells that grow larger can cause skin to stretch out again, especially as that skin continues to age.

Costs

Since there are variations to each patient’s arm lift, we can discuss the cost once your specific details have been determined after personalized consultation. More general financing information is available online, as well as from our team.

Surgery Options

Many of our patients find truth in the statement: “As above, so below.” Women and men who see sagging skin on their upper legs can benefit from a thigh lift. The Peer Group also offers other body surgery procedures, including tummy tucks, that can be combined into a body lift, post weight-loss body surgery, or a Mommy Makeover.