Long Island Arm Lift doctors

	Robert L. Kraft, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills		10 answers
	Sanjiv Kayastha, MD Albany Plastic Surgeon 711 Troy Schenectady Road Suite206, Latham		2 answers
	William B. Rosenblatt, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 308 E 79th St Suite 1D, New York		2 answers
	Tracy Pfeifer, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 565 Park Ave , New York		1 answer
	Lawrence Bass, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 568 Park Ave, New York

Recent Answers

General or Local Anesthesia for Axillary Breast Tissue Removal? I have axillary breast tissue in both armpits that I want to have removed. If surgery would be the only option, would it have to be done under general anesthesia, or could a local be used?

A: Anesthesia options for axillary breast tissue removal Anesthesia options ranging from local to intravenous sedation to general may be used for removal of ectopic breast tissue. The degree of anesthesia should be proportional to the amount of tissue to be resected and your own comfort level. Definitely ask your plastic surgeon about the appropriate alternatives and share your concerns.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

Not Sure if I Am Supposed to Get Arm Lipo or an Arm Lift? Pictures Included. I am 30 yrs old,124 pds/size 2-4 but my arms seem super flabby and out of proportion with my body. I was obese when I was a child and ever since it seems I have carried excess weight on my arms. I was a size 6-8 until a few months ago and thought that was the problem but now I am starting to believe it is excess skin. I am making an appointment for an augmentation after I have a baby (I am not yet pregnant) and wanted to fix this problem as well but was curious which procedure is needed? Thanks!

A: Arm lift Thank you for the picture. It appears that you have loose skin and liposuction would worsen your sagging. An arm lift would be the correct procedure and you have to weigh result against the scarring. This is a personal choice. If you are planning children, the weigh gain and loss from pregnancy could affect the arms so you may want to consider deferring this surgery until afterwards.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

Is It Common to Use Local Anesthesia for Brachioplasty Revision? I had a Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) done in early 2009. The surgeon and I agreed a revision would be a good idea to remove the remaining excess hanging skin. He has suggested doing this in his office with local anesthesia...I will be awake. Yikes..
Is it routine to do such a procedure in an office (not a surgery center) with only a local? I think if I see him cutting my arm flesh off I'll pass out! Has anyone removed excess skin all the way along the length of both arms in an office with just a local? Thanks for your input!

A: Arm lift revision Many revisional surgeries can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. You can leave the office immediately after the procedure and will not have the cost and postop side effects of sedation. If you are placed properly on the OR tsbke, you will not see a thing. If you have anxiety about it, your doctor can provide oral medication, such as Xanax, to take the edge off. If you opt for anesthesia, you may have to incur additional costs so check with your plastic surgeon.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon