The upper arm lift is a procedure to correct sagging of the skin of the upper arms. With aging or with weight lose the skin weakens resulting in unsightly sagging which may result in a bat-wing like appearance. While some patients who have mostly fat tissue and only a small amount of excess skin on the back and inside of the upper arm can be treated with liposuction, the only way to correct a significant amount of excess skin is to make an incision and remove the extra skin. An incision is made from the underarm area extending along the inside or back of the upper arm to the elbow. To obtain the best contour it is sometimes necessary to extend the incision across the underarm area and slightly on to the side of the chest.

A brachioplasty requires you to be asleep during the procedure, but you can usually go home after the surgery. Often times this procedure is combined with other body contouring procedures in which case an overnight stay at the hospital or surgery center may be required. As you heal the contour of the upper arm will improve as the swelling and bruising resolve and incisions lines fade, however the results are immediately obvious after surgery since the skin is tighter and smoother.

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With the lower body lift Dr. Hackney removes the excess skin and fat from the outer thighs and buttock. If you have lost a significant amount of weight or have poor skin tone related to normal aging you may benefit from this procedure. This procedure removes the excess skin and fat from the outer thighs and buttock. By removing excess skin and tightening the underlying support layers of the skin, the buttock and outer thighs will look tighter and more attractive. Liposuction can be performed in conjunction with a lower body lift to further enhance the overall result.

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