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Is It Possible to Get a Second Arm Lift?

asked 1 year ago by lashawn550 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 383 times
Tags: loose skin, revision

i had arm lift done 4 years ago due to weight loss, i have lost more weight, i was considering another arm lift. can i get another arm lift? i have loose skin.

27 answers to Is It Possible to Get a Second Arm Lift?

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Repeat Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

You can have a second arm lift or brachioplasty. After massive weight loss, the skin looses its elasticity. After body contouring procedures, sometimes it is necessary to revise the procedures or re-excise the excess skin which develops over time. From El Paso, Las Cruces, Mexico.
Frank Agullo, MD

El Paso Plastic Surgeon
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Repeat arm lifting

Yes, unless there is a contraindication you haven't mentioned, you should be able to undergo repeat on lifting surgery. As you know you should be concerned about the scars associated with this procedure- they do tend to spread or experience pigment change. Scar revision surgery is often necessary/helpful. Planning of the excision is critical- the resulting scar should be as hidden as possible. Personally, I think this scar is least visible when it ends up on the inferior... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Second Arm Lift after loosing more weight

Absolutely, a secondary or revision arm lift can easily be performed providing you are still a good surgical candidate. It is common to loose more fat as time goes by and therefore you may have a recurrence of the loose skin in the upper arms. A board certified plastic surgeon can go back through the same incisions you once had and remove more skin and fat, leaving you with only one scar. The best part is that the surgery will likely be less painful and you may have less... more
Erez Sternberg, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary arm lift

Yes it is possible to have a secondary arm lift surgery.  Your plastic surgeon will want to evaluate you and discuss the amount of improvement that might be achieved and the risks associated with the procedure.  See a specialist who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon
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Success rates from second arm lift are even better!

Having a secondary arm lift, or brachioplasty, is not as uncommon as you would think.  Further weight loss, under-correction are common factors that lead us to consider secondary brachioplasty.  The "flaps" are actually more hearty after the primary procedure and there is usually less to do, resulting in a more spot-on post-op result that my patients love.
Ritu Chopra, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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A second arm lift can be done for arm laxity

You can definitely have a second arm lift following your additional weight loss - using the same incision that you had previously. Recuperating the second time around is usually quicker and better than the initial procedure.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Re-do arm lift

Yes, it is possible to have a second arm lift performed.  It's not uncommon in our weight loss patients that they have skin that is poorly elasticized - that it tends to stretch out easily, despite a properly performed initial surgery.  And if you have lost more weight, this may also be contributing to the looseness that you see.  More skin excision might help the situation.  Speak to your local surgeon about this idea.   All the best, more
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, commonly post weight loss procedures need repeating

It is quite common that laxity (looseness) of tissues will return following surgery due to a loss of elasticity in the skin from repeated weight gain and loss over the years.  Also, recurrent weight gain can occur and that can lead to further contour concerns that may prompt further surgery. Yes, arm lift surgery can be repeated as can facelift, breast lift, body and thigh lift.   
David J. Levens, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift after weight loss or liposuction

The answer to your question is YES.   Large BMI patient's skin never returns to "normal for matched age" skin after weight loss.  This means that massive weight loss patients will experience more relaxation following skin reduction surgery( tummy tuck, breast lift, thighplasty,brachioplasty) than patients who never had high BMIs.  Relaxation is expected and is not a reflection that the surgery was botched.
Craig Harrison, MD

Tyler Plastic Surgeon
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Can do another arm lift

It is always difficult to discuss revision or re-do surgery.  Your weight loss after the procedure most definitely influenced the recurrent laxity.  It is safe to redo the procedure , but I would reccomend you see the prior surgeon or get the operative report to a new surgeon, so they know how the lift was performed last time.  Good luck.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Yes you can have a secondary arm lift or brachioplasty if you have enough laxity. Be sure that you consult with not only a board certified plastic surgeon but a surgeon that is experienced with weight loss patients. Dr. Bernard Shuster, Hollywood Florida
Bernard Shuster, MD

Hollywood Plastic Surgeon
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Revision surgery after further weight loss

Yes, most procedures performed to remove excess skin after weight loss can be redone or revised.  When you gain weight your skin doesn't stretch but you actually make new skin so as you lose weight the skin has a limited potential to shrink up.  Arm reductions can be redone but the incisions may be longer.
Terrence Murphy, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary arm lift is possible.

Yes, it is possible to have a secondary arm lift as your skin has become looser with further weight loss.  This can even occur in patients who have not lost further weight, as the skin relaxes after the first arm lift.  Revisions ie, secondary arm lifts are sometimes necessary to maintain the optimal outcome.
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Repeat arm lift

Your situation is not uncommon as some patients continue to lose weight after an arm lift. Most Board Certified plastic surgeons can take care of this for you.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Revision arm lift

You certainly can get a revision arm lift if you have worsening laxity after losing more weight. Usually it is an easier recovery the second time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Yes

Yes you can have it but there should be a balance between the degree of tightening and the diameter 
Nawarah Alarfaj, MD

Saudi Arabia Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary Arm Lift

Thanks for the question. It is possible to have a secondary arm lift following significant weight loss with associated laxity of the arms. Follow up with your plastic surgeon for a formal evaluation. Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Getting a Second Arm Lift after sagging associated with further Weight Loss

Regarding: "Is It Possible to Get a Second Arm Lift? i had arm lift done 4 years ago due to weight loss, i have lost more weight, i was considering another arm lift. can i get another arm lift? i have loose skin." the combination of further weight loss and damaged skin which is unable to retract and conform to the new underlying arm will result in sagging even if a good Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) procedure was done. A revision Arm Lift can be done safely. You may wish to... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift

Absolutely, just make sure that your consultation is with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Re operations can be tricky.
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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It is ok to have revisions on arm lifts

Make an appointment with your surgeon for a consultation....if you are considering a different surgeon, make sure you ubring your operative records with you to your consultation. 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift revision

Yes you can have a revision.Aging, time and gravity never stop  and these forces continue after your original surgery.Combining it wirh vaser liposuction often gives a better result depending on how much extra fat you have in the arm.Nowadays with the newer barbed sutures it is possible to get better results than years ago with the arm scars which had  been troublesome for many people
Andrew Kaczynski, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Revision arm lift

It is not uncommon even in patients that have not lost additional weight to have laxity in the arms years after an arm lift. It is possible to perform a revision arm lift. One issue is that if you are not happy with the previous incision placement, depending on where the incision lies it may not be able to be easily changed. It is best to see a plastic surgeon that has a lot of experience with these procedures to best see how to proceed. Good luck.
Joseph Michaels, MD

Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
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Revision Arm Lift is Possible

Yes, you may be a candidate for  a revision arm lift procedure.  Please visit with your plastic surgeon for a formal evaluation and to learn more about your options
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Can arm lift procedures be repeated?

It is safe to repeat arm lifting procedure and can further improve contour of the arm, as in wight reduction, ageing and improvement if the appearance of the scar.
Robert Sleightholm, MD

Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Revision of arm lift is possible

Yes, you can have a revision of arm lift. This is a safe procedure and can be done after weight loss has been completed. Arm lift revision can also correct widened and unattractive arm scars from previous arm lift surgery.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Repeat surgery or a touch up?

Many times a surgery such as an arm lift may need a touch up a few years later . For instance is the skin elasticity if not good it will relax after the first surgery and a second one may be needed to take out the slack. Review this with your prior Cosmetic Surgeon . 
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Arm Lift

It is possible to have another or a second arm lift. See your plastic surgeon for examination and discussion of your options
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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