Also known as a brachioplasty, an arm lift can help you tones and refines smoothness of the skin from the underarm through the elbow. Generally caused by aging process, skin laxity, heredity or loss of weight your skin can sags under the arms, this can be corrected with a brachioplasty/armlift.
This plastic surgery consists in removing the excess of localized fat pocket and skin that is drooping between the underarm and elbow and reshaping the arm for a smoother look.
Incisions length depends on the amount of fat to be removed and on the location of it. Generally they will be placed on the inside of the arms or on the back of the arms, if fat needs to be removed; liposuction may be required during this surgery.
The results of an arm lift are immediate; although you will not notice it right away because of the bruising and swelling, as soon as it will start to resorb you will see an exceptional difference and will feel much more comfortable with your new toned and youthful arms.