Arm lift with Lipo cost and recovery? (photo)

Hello Alishamarie08 in Tampa, FL. Thank you for your question regarding arm lift with liposuction.

The cost of an arm lift with liposuction can vary widely depending on several factors. These include the location of your plastic surgeon, their level of experience, the duration of the surgery, and the fees associated with the operating room and anesthesia.

Based on your description and photo, I do think you would be a great candidate for an arm lift. Given your profession as a hairdresser, which involves significant use of your arms, I recommend taking off at least a month for recovery. This will allow ample time for healing and to ensure you can return to work without complications.

Thank you for your question regarding the cost and recovery of an arm lift with liposuction.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic Surgeon

A variety of treatment options are available to treat excess upper arm tissue. These procedures are tailored to meet the patient's specific needs. Your pictures demonstrate significant amounts of excess skin in multiple dimensions. Under these circumstances, a full brachioplasty will be necessary to correct this problem.This procedure utilizes an incision that extends from the axilla to the elbows. In some cases, a secondary transverse incision is made in the axilla as well. The procedure removes excess skin in multiple dimensions. This procedure is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction. Unfortunately, the scars associated with this procedure can on occasion be extremely noticeable.Following surgery, patients should minimize the use of their arms for two weeks. After two weeks, they can gradually resume normal activity. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity should be avoided for at least 7 to 8 weeks following surgery.The cost of brachioplasty varies and depends upon multiple factors including the surgeon's fee, facility fee and anesthesia charges. In the Midwestern United States, these fees vary between $5,000 and $7,500.If you're considering brachioplasty, it's important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Full arm lift will give the best results for you. This may cost $7000 on the low end. I would recommend 6 weeks before doing hairdressing as lifting your arms may compromise wound healing. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hello, after reviewing your photos- it is obvious that you will benefit from Arm Lift. in conjunction with liposuction. Liposuction alone will be of no value to you since your problem is primarily -- skin.I would perform a brachioplasty.

This is a great question and thank you for the pictures. It looks like you would be a great candidate for moderate liposuction in addition to a full arm brachioplasty in order to achieve the best results possible. This will help contour the entire arm and provide a nice improvement by removing the excess skin as well that would otherwise not be removed with liposuction alone.Costs vary by location, but I do this with total anesthesia in the surgery center for ~$5500 all included. Hope this helps.