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.

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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