An arm lift or brachioplasty describes a surgical procedure which removes unwanted loose skin and fat from the upper arm, commonly from the level of the inner aspect of the elbow to the axillae (armpit). This surgery may be considered if you have lost significant weight and have loose hanging skin on the upper inner arm.
These are the pre and post-operative (4 months after surgery) photos of a 29-year-old who had lost an amazing 60kg following weight loss surgery (in this case a ‘lap gastric sleeve’).
Dr Avery performed a brachioplasty, also known as an arm reduction or arm lift, to address her concerns with excess loose skin of the upper inner arm. Brachioplasty surgery is performed using a combination of liposuction and skin removal, and results in a scar approximately from the armpit to the elbow along the inner aspect of the arm, which is typical for this type of surgery. Scars will fade over time, with 12 months or more the typical time required for scars to fade to their best.
Losing a large amount of weight can affect individuals differently, surgery following significant weight loss is individualised and tailored accordingly each individual’s concerns, with multiple areas often being addressed either concurrently of during different surgical dates.
This is determined by considerations as the type and extent of surgery to areas of concern and safety. Safety and quality of result are paramount in this decision and it is important to consider the impact of the surgical time needed to address multiple areas and the added complexity in recovery following surgery to multiple sites.
Patients considering any form of surgery will need to come in for a consultation with Dr Avery to discuss your expectations, along with the surgical options for how these can be achieved. During your consultation with the Avery team, we will ensure that the surgery you are considering is the appropriate choice for you.
At Avery, we welcome the opportunity to have an open conversation with you to understand the changes you are looking for with surgery. Our patients’ stories matter a great deal to us.
Wherever you are on your personal journey, we would like to assist you. Your reasons for having surgery and your expectations from surgery are important conversations to have before undergoing surgery. Dr Avery will also assess your health and medical history to ensure any surgical procedure you are considering is a safe and appropriate choice for you.
You can also see more before and after images, here. Dr Avery has extensive experience performing surgery and as we take our patients’ privacy very seriously, we do not display our full gallery online. All patients with photographs in the gallery have provided written consent.
These photos are of a real patient who has given their consent for their photos to be shown and depict surgeries performed by Dr. Gary Avery (MED0001633092) a registered medical practitioner, with specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery .
Please note that individual results will vary depending on the individual, their genetics and lifestyle factors, and all surgeries have associated risks. Before proceeding with any surgery, it is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Plastic Surgeon.
Plastic Surgeon is a regulated term that can only be used by surgeons who have completed specialty training within plastic surgery and are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). The specialty training undertaken by Plastic Surgeons includes the surgical skills required for excellence in aesthetic surgery.