Arm Lift

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Arm lift surgery (aka brachioplasty) tightens up the loose arm skin—sometimes called "bat wings"—usually caused by sizable weight loss or aging.

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Average Price: $8,300

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from Dominican Republic, DO Updated 21 hours ago

Hi everyone!! i have been reading stories from this site for a little while now and thanks to you girls i have decided to take this next step. i am confirmed to have Arm lift, lipo of the back, sides, arms, stomach, tt and bbl for 6/20/13. i have always been on the "big" side but i carry my... Read more

26 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $9,000 in Frankfort, IL Updated 2 days ago

I have always had larger arms. I became overweight in jr high and have been obese since then. I had gastric by-pass 5 years ago and lost 150 lbs. I felt great but my body looked horrible. I became depressed because I felt like I looked worse than I did before I lost the weight. Having surgery... Read more

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scheduled for 2 Jul 2013 in Vacaville, CA Updated 2 days ago

I have been wanting this for years, and I'm finally doing it. I'm using the same surgeon who did my (fantastic!) tummy tuck last July. I'm still very nervous because I want the results to be great. I don't want to be kinda happy with my arms, I want to be very very happy. I'm so ready to have... Read more

spent $1 in Illinois, IL Updated 21 days ago

My brief story: I lost about 50 lbs, slowly and steadily, 5 years ago. There was really no explanation for it. I had a lot of tests done but nothing conclusive. I just couldn't eat very much without feeling extremely full. I have been heavy my entire life and have done numerous weight loss... Read more

31 comments | 3 Thank Yous

from Saint George, UT Updated 2 months ago

A lot of years ago I had lost over 100 pounds, and after coming into some money I decided to fulfill my dream. In July of 2012 I had an arm lift together with a breast lift with implants preformed by Dr. Peterson. I had searched hundreds of arm lift before and after photos and because of that I... Read more

21 comments | 5 Thank Yous

spent $15,500 in New York, NY Updated 2 months ago

I've wanted this surgery for about 15 yrs! Lost over 100 lbs after GBS in '96. Finally, after many ups & downs, I am going to have my arm lift & tummy tuck on 2/20/13. I am very anxious and a bit nervous about the recovery period. But, I've thought long and hard about this and I know it... Read more

4 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $5 in Miami, FL Updated 2 months ago

So i have very mixed feelings on where to have the scar placed , alot of dr's are saying that the scar should be in the back because in the front is way too visible but others say in the back you wont see it but everyone else will... Im so confused i would really like to hear where you guys have... Read more

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spent $10,000 in Toronto, ON Updated 3 months ago

I live in Toronto and had an arm lift as well as a breast lift 15 days ago. My breasts are good but my arms are far worse then I every expected. I went back to the PS yesterday and she put me on antibiotics. I reached with my left arm today and it's quite painful but not just on the incision -... Read more

17 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $5,000 in United Arab Emirates Updated 4 months ago

Hello I just had bilateral arm lift in 4th of feb With bl breast implant revision Since the surgery my right arm is painful than the left arm. I went home 3 days after the surgery. Since 2 days I could nt sleep mainly from the staping pain I've on back of my right shoulder and I... Read more

spent $125,000 in North Carolina, NC Updated 5 months ago

Hi SI: Tomorrow begins my journey into the physical world of visual greatness. In life one experiences the importance of looking great, identifying/enhancing one's intelligences, spiritual quests and remain 100% healthy. Currently, I've mastered all with the exception of looking my best.... Read more

spent $4,880 in Columbus, OH Updated 5 months ago

I had weight loss surgery and am pretty happy with the results but have always been so unhappy with how big my upper arms were. I was unable even after the weight loss to wear anything that wasn't cotton or stretchy on my upper arms, never a normal blouse or shirt. I just wanted to be able to... Read more

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spent $14,020 in Rochester, MI Updated 6 months ago

I had a bilateral brachioplasty & fleur di lis tummy tuck on Dec. 7th. The surgical tape just came off my right arm today so I thought I'd post a few pics. I'm very happy so far with both procedures. My arms are still swollen and my Dr. will start with the scar therapy next week. I don't... Read more

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spent $7,800 in Mexico, MX Updated 6 months ago

I had surgery on Nov 7 in Mexico at CosMed with Dr Quiroz. You can read my hospital story here if you want info about multiple procedures at the same time. When I first thought about surgery, my arms were most definitely my biggest area of concern. I didn't like my flabby belly but could... Read more

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spent $5,700 in San Antonio, TX Updated 7 months ago

I am post op week 2 after an extended arm lift. I have had very minimal pain, just sore under my arms and I am healing GREAT! I wear my compression garment day and night, just remove it to shower. I did purchase an extra one so I could wear one while one was being washed. Super happy with my... Read more

6 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $12,600 in Metairie, LA Updated 8 months ago

My surgery was September 12, 2012. The surgery was a breeze, recovery is long but painless. I do love that the bat wings are GONE but I thought my arms would look smaller...so I was kinda not thrilled about that...but from what I can understand he could only take so much because skin will rip... Read more

spent $12,000 in Saint Louis, MO Updated 8 months ago

Would like to thank Dr Cristian Prada for giving my self esteem back. For about 17 years I have been self conscious of my upper arms, never wearing short sleeves because of the hanging skin and cellulite that formed on my upper arms from about age 35. Which I believe was mostly heredity, non the... Read more

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spent $45,000 in Laguna Niguel Updated 8 months ago

Hello; I am very depressed and in despair.... I had what was supposed to be a limited incision brachioplasty. I have never been heavy, but had large upper arms. At any rate, this doctor took too much skin to the extent I now have webbing and restriction of arm movement due to the fact he... Read more

14 comments | 7 Thank Yous

spent $6,400 in Rochester, NY Updated 8 months ago

I had an extended brachioplasty on 9/10/12 with the same doctor that I had my tummy tuck done by in March 2012. Since my tummy tuck, I have moved a 7 hour drive from my surgeon, but I had to go back to him because he's that good. This surgery has been a lot different than the tummy tuck. My... Read more

spent $5,000 in Kirkland, WA Updated 11 months ago

I lost 140lb and have already had a full anchor-cut tummy tuck and breast lift with augmentation. I'm 28 but had the arms of a 60 year old. They didn't have much fat left on them but there were folds of empty, crepe-like skin hanging down. I never wore short sleeves. I am 3 days post-op... Read more

19 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $4,500 in Des Plaines, IL Updated 1 year ago

After a large weight loss of over 125 lbs, I was left with arm wings. I tried every exercise I knew of but nothing worked. I had an arm lift over a long weekend, not telling anyone at work. Movements were a bit slow, but the results were great. As log as I continue to exercise, the results... Read more

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