Liposuction is frequently used in conjunction with an arm lift

Arm lift surgery is also known as a brachioplasty.  The operation can be performed in several different ways depending upon your degree of skin laxity.  Liposuction is frequently used in conjunction with skin excision to give a nice contoured result.  This is simply a relatively standard technique to achieve the best result.  There may be no good way for you to know in advance if liposuction would be used.  A plastic surgeon who is experienced in body contouring procedures will be able to asses your arms and determine the quality of your skin, elasticity as well as the need for associated liposuction.