Can I have an arm lift and liposuction at the same time?

Thank you for your question regarding whether it is possible to have an arm lift combined with a hip and thigh liposuction. In my opinion, it is possible to have an arm lift, brachioplasty, arm reduction, at the same time as hip and thigh liposuction. You may need some assistance for the first several days to help you around the house.  After approximately 2 to 3 days, you should be able to be on your own. Combining lower extremity liposuction with an arm lift is acceptable for most of my patients. However, I rarely if ever, suggest undergoing an arm lift, brachioplasty, arm reduction, at the same time as undergoing a thigh lift. The post-operative course is too difficult for patients. Ambulation and putting garments on and pulling them off is very difficult if you have a combined arm and thigh lift. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding whether it is possible to have an arm lift and thigh and hip liposuction at the same time.  If you have any more questions regarding an arm lift, brachioplasty, arm reduction, thigh liposuction, hip liposuction, or plastic surgery in general, please contact my office.  Sincerely, Dr. Katzen(Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Awardee: RealSelf 100.)

Hello, It is not uncommon to combine more than one cosmetic surgery procedure, such as arm lift plus liposuction on another part of the body. You would need to have an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine your goals, exactly what needs to be done and time involved, plus your overall health. All of these factors are important in determining whether any combined cosmetic procedures can safely be performed at the same time.

As long as you have a caregiver to assist you the first few days following your surgery, it is no problem to have an arm lift in conjunction with lipo to hips/thighs. Your plastic surgeon will recommend compression garments to provide comfort and support and aid in the healing process, but you will want to have assistance with getting up and down.