What's the typical price range for an arm lift (extended)? I'm in the Houston, TX (Woodlands) area.

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I had the gastric sleeve and mmo a year later both on Mexico. I'm happy with the results and loved the doctors but I'm trying to compare the cost of having my arm lift close to home vs the travel expense and time away if I go back to Mexico. Thanks!

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Photographs would definitely help narrow down the price range for this type of procedure. In general you are looking somewhere between $6000 to $10,000 depending on how much time it takes to do the procedure. This should include the hospital, anesthesia and the surgeons fees. I would highly recommend that you do something locally rather than go to a different country. If you have any complications after the procedure, it can add significant cost to your overall procedure.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Khalipoe in The Woodlands, TX, Thank you for your question regarding the price range for an arm lift (extended) in the Houston, TX (Woodlands) area. Arm lift prices vary widely. The cost of a plastic surgery procedure varies because every patient has unique anatomy, goals, and surgical needs. More complex procedures generally require additional operative time, specialized techniques, and greater resources. Plastic surgeon experience, training, and expertise also influence the overall cost of surgery. Facility fees and anesthesia services contribute to the total expense. Geographic location and the cost of operating a medical practice can also affect pricing. Some patients require combined procedures or additional treatments to achieve the safest and most aesthetically pleasing outcome, which can increase the cost. Comprehensive preoperative planning, postoperative care, and follow-up visits are important components of the surgical experience, and the overall fee often includes them. For these reasons, the cost of plastic surgery is individualized to ensure that each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
A valuable resource is RealSelf, which lists price ranges of selected procedures in your area. Another alternative is to consult as many plastic surgeons as possible. Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual or in-office physical consultations. Therefore, explore what other plastic surgeons have to say and get a price estimate. Final word: Do not select your plastic surgeon solely based on price. Select the plastic surgeon with whom you feel the safest, who is experienced in arm lifts, and who is within your price range. Good luck. I hope that I have answered your question about the price of an arm lift (extended) in the Houston, TX (The Woodlands) area. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS, FASMBS, FASBPS (Plastic Surgeon, President of  the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,  and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

Probably the best way to get your question answered would either be to go under the cost section of the procedure on realself and get an average local cost or you could call around to several plastic surgeons in your area and inquire.  Offices will usually at least give you a ballpark price.  You will likely find the surgery less expensive in Mexico but I hate to see people travel to foreign countries for surgery.  If there are any complications and you're back home, finding a local plastic surgeon to help can be difficult if not impossible.  Paying a little more is almost always worth the assurance.  Best of luck!

Michael H. Wojtanowski, MD · Answer

The best way to get this info is to get a consult with a BOard Certifed Plastic surgeon who will examine you and recommend the propertype of armlift for your anatomy . cost will consist of the surgeons fee, operating room and anesthesia charges

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

To give you the best answer would require a formal consultation.  The key question is what do you mean by an extended arm lift?  Do you need treatment for the skin under your armpit area (lateral to your breasts)?  A brachioplasty is essentially an upper arm lift. In this procedure, the
 excess hanging skin and fat in the upper arm is removed. Its the 
procedure used to correct the common "bat wing" of skin that manifests 
in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight.  I prefer to 
place the incision in the posterior shadow line of the upper arm.  Best wishes.Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Keith S. Berman, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Photos will definitely help to provide a more accurate estimate. I will say it all depends on the time, and amount of excess of skin to be removed. I will recommend an evaluation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The average price is $4,500 to $6,500!!!

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

An extended arm lift surgery is obviously going to be more money than a standard arm lift surgery. Expect a range from $4000-$12,000 .  This range and overall cost will vary depending upon the surgeon fee the anesthesia fee and the  facility fee.

What's the typical price range for an arm lift (extended)? I'm in the Houston, TX (Woodlands) area.

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