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MALE ARM LIFT
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BRACHIOPLASTY
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Losing a large amount of weight only to be left with loose, sagging skin is frustrating for many men. Excess skin hanging off your arms can be just as — if not more — uncomfortable as the fat you’ve already shed. As body contouring specialists, the board-certified cosmetic surgeons at New Look New Life Cosmetic Surgical Arts can help tighten and reshape your natural contours with an arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty.
Frequently asked questions
The staff at New Look New Life is dedicated to providing patients with a safe, enjoyable surgical experience. We understand the stress and hesitation that often comes before undergoing cosmetic surgery, and we work to make your time with us carefree. Dr. Claudia Kim will personalize your treatment plan to fit your specific needs and goals. By choosing us for your cosmetic surgery, you can feel confident that your safety and satisfaction are the absolute priorities.
Brachioplasty, or an arm lift, is a cosmetic procedure that treats excess skin on the upper arm. Dr. Claudia Kim specializes in the safe surgical treatment of loose skin in the upper arm, restoring a firm, masculine contour. She also seamlessly integrates Male Liposuction as needed to address stubborn excess arm fat.
Men who have lost a significant amount of weight are often left with large amounts of upper arm skin, limiting their ability to find comfortable clothing and obscuring their underlying muscle tone. An arm lift is an effective and safe remedy for patients with excess arm skin or fat that constricts daily functions and harms body image. Candidates for arm lift surgery are in generally good health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations of their results.
During your Arm Lift consultation, Dr. Claudia Kim will:
Perform a physical evaluation
Take photos
Discuss your medical history
Discuss your goals for the procedure
Address your concerns and answer questions
Recommend combination procedures, if appropriate
Once you are confirmed as a candidate, Dr. Claudia Kim will create a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. If you think you might be a candidate, Book Now or contact us by calling (212)-830-6830.
Arm lifts are performed at our state-of-the-art Manhattan surgical center. You will be under general anesthesia, and Dr. Claudia Kim will conduct the entire surgery from beginning to end. An incision will be made under your arm lengthwise from elbow to armpit. If necessary, Liposuction will be performed to extract excess fat. At the same time, Dr. Claudia Kim will excise the hanging skin and tighten the remaining tissue to create a firm, lifted effect.
While Liposuction is the gold standard for permanently removing stubborn pockets of fat, it is not designed to tighten the overlying skin. If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, removing fat can sometimes leave the treated area looking slightly loose or deflated. By pairing your liposuction with a Renuvion® treatment, Dr. Claudia Kim can actively shrink and tighten the skin from the inside out using advanced radiofrequency and helium plasma energy. This dynamic combination ensures your newly sculpted contours look incredibly smooth, firm, and natural.
Arm lift surgery is frequently performed in combination with a Male Thigh Lift for men who have experienced massive weight loss and have excess skin on their lower body as well as their arms. By combining these procedures, patients can expect a more comfortable, comprehensive body transformation with a single recovery period.
Yes! For men undergoing post-weight-loss contouring, an arm lift can be safely combined with a Male Tummy Tuck or a full Male Body Lift. By combining these procedures, patients can achieve an overall slimmer, highly attractive physique they can feel completely comfortable in. Dr. Claudia Kim will evaluate your health to ensure combining procedures is a safe option for you.
New Look New Life patients heal very well from arm lift surgery, though you will naturally experience limited use of your arms in the days immediately following. You will need to rest at home while the temporary discomfort passes. Those who work at a desk can generally return to the office one week after surgery. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise will be restricted for four to six weeks. Dr. Claudia Kim provides all of her patients with her cell phone number so she can be reached easily at any time during recovery.
Since incisions are required to remove skin during an arm lift, scarring is inevitable. However, Dr. Claudia Kim uses advanced techniques to place incisions in inconspicuous locations (along the inner or under-surface of the arm). These brachioplasty scars will fade and flatten significantly with time. During your consultation, we can draw the intended incision line on your arm, allowing you to see exactly where the scar will be placed. For the vast majority of our patients, the increased comfort and confidence make this a highly worthwhile trade-off!
At New Look New Life, brachioplasty surgery starts as low as $9,000, and you will be given a detailed quote during your consultation. The cost of your arm lift will include your surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility and operating room fees, required compression garments, and all of your follow-up visits. Check out our Pricing page to learn more.
You will be advised to discontinue blood-thinning medication (like Advil®, ibuprofen, and Aleve®) for two weeks before surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding. You will also be required to quit smoking for this time. If you are a gastric bypass patient, you will be given additional nutrition and supplement counseling to prepare your body for surgery and recovery.
When performed by a highly experienced, board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Claudia Kim, brachioplasty is generally very safe. However, all surgical procedures come with potential risks, including infection, bleeding, poor scarring, nerve compression, sensory loss, or anesthesia complications.
Brachioplasty alone does not treat significant excess fat; its primary goal is to remove excess skin. Patients with extra fat in the upper arm will benefit from adding Liposuction to their surgical plan.
Absolutely. We believe that finalizing your weight-loss journey and feeling confident in your clothing should be accessible. We offer flexible medical financing options through trusted partners like CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi. You can review our Pricing & Financing information to learn how to break your procedure down into manageable monthly payments.
Yes! It is incredibly common for men seeking an arm lift to also want to address the chest area. Whether you need Gynecomastia Surgery to reduce enlarged male breasts to create a firmer, flatter contour, Dr. Claudia Kim can frequently perform these procedures at the same time, allowing you to completely transform your upper body with just one recovery period.
If you've put in the hard work to lose the weight and are ready to finally shed the excess skin, taking the next step is simple. You can conveniently Book Now directly through our website, or call our New York concierge team at (212)-830-6830 to schedule your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim!