Is Liposuction Required for an Arm Lift?

Thank you for your question regarding liposuction associated with an arm lift. Every plastic surgeon is different. Early in my career, I did not use liposuction. Fifteen years ago when I started using arm liposuction for my brachioplasties, I found much better arm lift results. Presently, for all my brachioplasty procedures, I always perform arm liposuction. I believe arm liposuction at the beginning of the arm lift procedure is essential to better eliminate arm fat. Arm liposuction also aids in the dissection.
Good luck with your quest for skinnier arms.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

The vast majority of arm lift procedures are performed
without liposuction. Occasionally, liposuction is used to supplement arm lift
procedures, but this isn’t necessary in most cases. When patients have
significant amounts of upper arm fat and relatively tight skin, liposuction
alone is an excellent treatment option.

                  Before
proceeding with cosmetic surgery it’s important to be evaluated by a board
certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon can formulate an appropriate treatment
plan based on the anatomic deformity and the patient’s aesthetic goals. 

Although Liposuction is used in most traditional arm lifts it is not required if there is not much fat redundancy. Your plastic surgeon will quickly let you know if this is required.

Arm lift procedures frequently involve liposuction as part of the surgical treatment.  Only in situations of massive weight loss is liposuction not necessary.  Otherwise, even a small amount of liposuction can aid in the overall result.  Of course, care must be taken to avoid excess fluid infiltration and excess skin excision that would result in a tight skin closure and eventually a wide scar. 

There are specific areas of the anterior (front side) of the arm that are not addressed with a traditional arm lift.  I typically micro-sculpt these areas with liposuction.