I Don't Need an Arm Lift, I Simply Need It Pulled and Tucked Up, Possible?

Thank you for your question. With age and/or weight changes, the upper arms can hold a lot of excess fatty tissue and develop skin laxity. An arm lift procedure helps to contour the upper arms by reducing excess skin and fat. The incisions can be hidden in the armpit for those with a moderate degree of laxity or along the vertical length of the upper and inner arm for those with more skin excess. The results are extremely satisfying. I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options in more detail.

Thank you for your question regarding regarding an arm lift.
Without pictures it is very difficult answer your question. You say you do not need an arm lift, but you want a “tuckup in my armpit”. Technically, this is an arm lift. It is called a “crescent brachioplasty”. A crescent area of excess upper arm and armpit skin and fat is directly removed. This type of surgery is optimal because this scar is hidden. However, if you have excess skin and fat the middle one third or around the elbow, a crescent brachioplasty will not help these areas. A crescent brachioplasty only helps the upper one third of the upper arm.

Good luck with your quest for skinnier arms.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen