Inland Empire Arm Lift doctors

	Tarick K. Smaili, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 9025 Wilshire Blvd Suite 411, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Andre Panossian, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 800 Fairmount Ave #207, Pasadena
	Christopher S. Verbin, MD Long Beach Plastic Surgeon 3600 Lomita Blvd. Ste. 100, Torrance
	Dev Wali, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 350 Vinton Ave. 102, Pomona
	Edward H. Park, MD Inland Empire Plastic Surgeon 1330 San Bernardino Rd Suite C, Upland

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Exercise After Arm Lift I will be getting an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) in around 6 months. I want my arms to have a nice toned look like they used to have. Should I start weight training again before the surgery, or wait until after the procedure and the skin is tightened? Which one will get me the best, toned look?

A: Weight Training Before & After Brachioplasty

Most desirable results are seen from patients who perform weight training exercises prior to surgery. Although weight training can tone muscles, it cannot remove excess skin. This is where brachioplasty comes into play. An arm lift tightens and re-contours the arms for a more flattering appearance. If the arm has underlying definition, this will be seen more prominently after excess skin is removed. To maintain results, it is recommended that patients maintain their weight and exercise regimens. You can return to weight lifting about 5-6 weeks after surgery.

Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Limited Incision Brachioplasty Doctor If it were you or your significant other, who would you have do the limited incision brachioplasty? I would like to have this done now, but I'll wait for fall and would like someone exp. I cannot seem to locate anyone in MN that has performed several. Thanks.

A: Best Candidates for Limited Incision Brachioplasty

Before undergoing brachioplasty, it is important to be examined and discuss realistic expectation for your body type. A limited incision brachioplasty could be sufficient depending on the amount of skin to be removed, as well as the elasticity of that skin. For patients with more excess skin that is not as tight, a full incision brachioplasty will be a better option. Without an examination, it is hard to say which option will be best for you.

I recommend visiting several surgeons to discuss your goals with them. They should be able to talk candidly with you about realistic expectations - including whether or not limited incision brachioplasty will produce the results you are looking to achieve. Although full incision brachioplasty leaves a longer scar down the length of the arm, advanced techniques and the use of a silicone based scar cream will be able to help the scar fade and become more discrete.

Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon