Arm Lift in Nashville

Name: Arm Lift
Brand: Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute
Rating: 5 (178 reviews)

Genetics, time, and even weight loss can all contribute to loose skin on the arms, leading to a less toned appearance. An arm lift at Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute offers patients a solution to achieve a tighter, more sculpted look, restoring smooth, sleek contours to the upper arms.

Brachioplasty in Nashville: Personalized, Natural-Looking Results

Dr. Jacob Unger has developed an international reputation for surgical accuracy and natural-looking results. This is because he does not take a cookie-cutter approach to any procedure. Instead, he views each surgery—including arm lifts—as an opportunity to deliver unique results that reflect an individual’s proportions and aesthetic goals. Dr. Unger has actually authored multiple book chapters about arm lift surgery, or brachioplasty, in some of the most highly circulated and read textbooks in the field of plastic surgery.

Learn more about an arm lift in Nashville when you request a consultation with Dr. Unger or call our office today.

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An Arm Lift Can:

Remove drooping skin on the upper arm
Reshape the upper arm
Reduce stubborn pockets of fat

Planning Your Nashville Arm Lift Procedure

Arms come in a range of shapes and sizes, so each arm lift procedure is unique. Some patients have a significant amount of excess skin along the entire upper arm, while others have only mild laxity. Since the degree of laxity and the patient’s desired final look are major factors that help determine surgery details, Dr. Unger prioritizes consultations. Meeting in person so your surgeon can examine your arms and better understand what you want out of the surgery ensures that the procedure will be as customized as possible. Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute offers the largest complement of possible options for arm rejuvenation. This includes liposuction, excisional techniques, and the BodyTite radiofrequency device. RFAL, or radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis, combines the ability of liposuction to remove excess fat with the power of radiofrequency-derived energy to shrink and tighten the skin envelope. This is a fantastic option for many people who have excess fat and a small amount of excess skin.

A typical arm lift can have three elements:

Excising loose skin: Often a result of significant weight loss, excess skin on the upper arm can be a constant reminder of a person’s former size. Dr. Unger draws on years of experience to minimize the visibility of scars from the skin-removing incisions, positioning them on the inside or back of the arm.
Reshaping deeper tissues: Internal supportive tissues can be repositioned and held in place with sutures for an overall tightening effect along the length of the upper arm.
Removing localized fat pockets: Some fat cells seem to refuse to shrink to a smaller size, even with a carefully maintained diet and regular exercise. While removing excess skin and tightening lax tissue for an arm lift, Dr. Unger can also use liposuction to remove the stubborn fat cells that cause unwanted lumps or bulges.

Arm Lift Surgery and Results

Every arm lift starts with a consultation. Dr. Unger and the Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute team emphasize patient education, so anyone coming in for surgery should have their questions answered to their satisfaction.

Patients will receive general anesthesia or be put under “twilight,” with the arm lift procedure performed at the Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute’s state-certified surgical suite or the plastic surgery centers within St. Thomas Midtown or Centennial Medical Center.

Results will be visible right away, though the final look of the new contours will not be seen until after the post-surgical swelling goes down. Arm lift patients can also expect some bruising that will usually fade within the first one to two weeks.

An arm lift can also be part of a larger body contouring effort, as there are many plastic surgery procedures available to men and women who have lost significant weight and are now dealing with excess skin. Popular contouring procedures include a tummy tuck and breast lift.

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Arm Lift Surgery at NPSI

Dr. Jacob Unger, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offers arm lift surgery to contour and tighten the upper arms by removing excess skin and fat. Using advanced techniques, Dr. Unger creates natural-looking results, restoring a toned appearance while minimizing visible scarring for optimal patient satisfaction.