When sagging skin affects how your arms look and feel, a customized brachioplasty at Bailey Plastic Surgery offers a safe, transformative approach. Using advanced surgical techniques, our team tightens tissue, improves skin elasticity, and removes excess fat for balanced results. Careful scar care and the use of compression sleeves support smooth healing and lasting refinement. Every plan is tailored to your anatomy, helping you achieve toned, natural contours that inspire confidence.
Discover whether a standard brachioplasty or a focused fat removal treatment aligns best with your goals.
A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a specialized plastic surgery that removes lax tissue and reshapes the upper arm. Through refined surgical techniques, excess skin is excised, sutures are placed for optimal healing, and compression bandages may be applied to maintain contour. This combination enhances skin elasticity, supports arm mobility, and helps minimize visible scars as recovery progresses.
Brachioplasty refines the natural shape of the upper arm through precise fat removal and skin tightening, creating smoother, more balanced definition.
By removing loose skin and improving tone, the procedure restores comfort and mobility, reducing the heaviness often caused by excess tissue.
Patients often feel more at ease wearing sleeveless clothing and showing their arms after achieving firmer, better-proportioned results.
Enhanced skin elasticity and careful post-surgical care help maintain results over time, ensuring long-term satisfaction with your refined contour.
Every treatment plan is designed around your anatomy and goals, with personalized scar care and follow-up to ensure natural, harmonious results.
Dr. Bailey performs several arm lift methods using refined plastic surgery approaches designed to suit each patient’s anatomy and goals while ensuring safe, balanced results.
Every procedure is planned around the patient’s unique anatomy and preferences. Dr. Bailey’s personalized plastic surgery approach focuses on balanced shaping, effective contouring, and guidance on recovery methods that help preserve long-term results.
For those with loose, sagging skin and excess fat after weight loss or aging, the standard brachioplasty uses an incision along the inner or back portion of the arm from the underarm to the elbow. This technique removes extra tissue and fat, tightens underlying structures with precise sutures, and promotes better skin elasticity. With proper scar care, the incision typically fades while improving the overall arm contour.
Patients with significant tissue laxity extending toward the chest or back may benefit from an extended brachioplasty. This approach uses a longer incision along the side of the chest wall to allow more extensive fat removal and skin tightening. Recovery may involve the use of surgical drains or compression sleeves to maintain shape and support healing.
Ideal for those with good skin elasticity and mild excess tissue near the underarm, this technique removes surplus skin through a smaller incision. It provides subtle refinement with minimal visible scarring, making it a preferred choice among lighter cosmetic procedures.
This option conceals the incision within the natural underarm fold while addressing mild laxity. It combines efficient surgical techniques and careful closure to achieve smoother definition with reduced scar visibility.
Determining whether brachioplasty is right for you involves evaluating both your physical condition and aesthetic goals. This procedure is best suited for individuals who experience upper arm laxity due to aging, genetics, or significant weight loss. By addressing loose skin and improving contour, it helps restore proportion and confidence through precise plastic surgery techniques.
Your experience begins with a detailed consultation at our surgical facility, where Dr. Bailey evaluates your anatomy, medical history, and goals to determine the most suitable arm lift approach. This evaluation helps identify whether a standard brachioplasty or a limited option fits best based on factors such as excess fat, sagging skin, and overall skin elasticity. Together, you’ll discuss treatment choices, complementary cosmetic procedures, and recovery expectations to ensure a safe and personalized plan.
During your outpatient plastic surgery, you’ll be under general anesthesia while Dr. Bailey uses advanced surgical techniques to remove excess skin and fat, tightening the underlying tissue with precise sutures. The operation typically lasts a few hours and may involve surgical drains or compression sleeves to reduce swelling and support proper healing. Every step is carefully managed to promote comfort and refined arm contouring.
A clear recovery plan guides your healing after surgery. You’ll receive personalized instructions that include scar care, limited movement recommendations, and guidance on wearing compression bandages. Most patients experience mild soreness or swelling for several days, then gradually resume light activity as healing progresses. Dr. Bailey’s attentive follow-up care ensures your recovery remains safe and well-supported.
Dr. Virginia Bailey is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon focused on breast and body contouring, including specialized arm lift procedures. Her approach combines medical precision and artistry to achieve balanced, natural results. Using advanced surgical techniques and customized planning, she removes excess skin and fat while preserving skin elasticity and minimizing visible scarring. Recognized among plastic surgery professionals in Austin, Dr. Bailey’s compassionate care helps patients restore confidence and enjoy lasting improvement.
Brachioplasty typically costs between $6,000 and $10,000, depending on the surgeon’s experience, facility fees, and procedure complexity. Since every arm lift surgery is unique, it’s best to contact Dr. Bailey’s office in Austin for a personalized quote and financing details.
Results often last for years, especially when patients maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. While natural aging affects firmness, the improved contour and smoother upper arm skin usually remain long-term with consistent care and balanced habits.
“Arm lift” and “brachioplasty” describe the same cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms. The operation removes excess and lax skin and soft tissue, improving contour and confidence, particularly after weight loss or aging.
Insurance providers generally classify an arm lift as a cosmetic surgery and rarely cover it. Exceptions exist if excess skin causes pain or limited mobility. Dr. Bailey’s office can review your case and assist with documentation if medical necessity applies.
Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort during the recovery period, easily managed with medication and rest. Pain typically lessens within one to two weeks as the healing process progresses, and detailed aftercare helps ensure comfort.
Many patients combine arm lift surgery with other fat removal surgeries or post-weight loss body contouring for balanced results and an efficient recovery timeline.
Liposuction is often performed alongside brachioplasty to remove stubborn fat and refine the arm’s shape. The pairing enhances contour definition and supports smoother, more natural results.
A breast lift is sometimes combined with arm lift surgery to enhance upper body symmetry and achieve a more youthful contour. Together, these procedures improve body balance, posture, and overall silhouette, helping clothes fit more comfortably and naturally.
Breast reduction can be performed alongside an arm lift to refine proportions and reduce strain on the shoulders or upper back. This combination supports a balanced figure, enhances comfort, and creates a smoother transition between the arms and chest.
