Am I a good candidate for a mini arm lift? (photo)

In my experience, Vaser ultrasound liposuction will remove stubborn arm fat and tighten skin. You appear to be a good candidate and would avoid scars of an arm lift.

The mini arm has limited application and results.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

From what I can see from the picture, the best option for you would be an incision that goes from the armpit up to the elbow, that would successfully remove all the excess skin because if you do any incision that is any more limited than that you would still have residual loose skin.

I would be careful prior to proceeding with a mini-arm lift. In my experience, it has not delivered on expectations. The amount of tightening that translates down the arm from an axillary wedge skin excision is not dramatic.

Thank you for your inquiry! You would be a great candidate for a brachioplasty as that procedures removes excess skin from arms. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to create a surgical plan targeted towards your specific goals.

Hello, yes, you are a candidate for skin removal on the arm, I never recommend the short cut because there is always excess skin.

A mini-arm lift which places the scar in the arm pit does only tighten about 1-2 inches of the upper arm skin, just adjacent to the arm pit. therefore, it would not address the loose skin that extends to the elbow. I recommend a regular brachioplasty with the incision placed just under the arm as I have shown in the attached

It would be necessary to undergo a regular arm lift, as a vertical incision is required since the scar would extend to where the excess skin is.

Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry about the suitability of a mini arm lift. Based on your description, you seem to be a suitable candidate for a mini arm lift, also known as a limited-incision brachioplasty.
The mini arm lift involves a discreet incision in the upper armpit area, where a crescent-shaped segment of skin is removed. This procedure has the advantage of leaving a less noticeable scar, as it is hidden in the natural contours of the armpit. It is effective for addressing mild to moderate excess skin in the upper third of the arm.
However, it's important to have realistic expectations regarding the extent of improvement you can achieve with a mini arm lift. This procedure offers a more subtle improvement and is not as extensive as a full arm lift (longitudinal brachioplasty), which involves an incision from the armpit to the elbow and allows for more significant skin and fat removal.
If your goal is to achieve a more dramatic contouring and reduction of the arms, a full arm lift might be more appropriate. It is crucial to discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can provide you with a personalized assessment and recommend the most suitable procedure for your needs.
Wishing you the best in your decision-making process and potential procedure.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Although many surgeons offer it, a short scar armlift only tightens the arm skin in the axial direction, that is to say parallel to the arm bone. Unfortunately, in people who feel their arm skin is loose, most of that laxity is due to excess skin creating circumferential laxity, which is perpendicular to direction of pull of the short scar armlift. Typically, surgeons who perform this surgery pull too hard, excising too much skin and leaving a wide and obvious scar in the armpit and lateral upper back, but achieving only a suboptimal result.

The traditional arm lift uses an incision down the length of the arm to the elbow. This is for excessive skin and fat. You may qualify for a transverse incision in the axilla. At the same time, liposuction is done. You may want to start wearing a compressive garment to help increase your skin tone prior to surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.