Arm lift with only 3/4 long incisions/scars, or full length to the elbow? (Photo)

Dear ani6767,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would need longer incision in order to get the best results. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello ani6767, I've seen many cases of patients who need arm lifts. In my personal opinion, you have to commit to a complete full length incision to prevent bad results. When we release the skin and pull, we move the skin that has been released towards the area we want to (in this case the arm pit), but if the skin around the elbow wasn't release, even if it doesn't look as saggy, it will not move accordingly with the rest of the skin. The results would be more skin/volume around the elbow than around the rest of the arm. Having said that, if one surgeon you're consulting makes more sense and gives you more confidence, you should go with him/her regardless of recommendations offered.

I suspect that your incision would need to go from your arm pit to your elbow. The ends of an incision tend to have less pull and effect so in order to get the most skin out and have the most even contour the incision needs to go a little longer in your case.