Reviewed by Dr. Roger C. Mixter

Well-toned arms look good and help you look younger and healthier. But maybe the skin on your arms has begun to sag and lose elasticity, or you have a drape of excess skin now that you have lost a lot of weight. Your upper arms have loose skin that swings back and forth and that makes you avoid wearing anything with short sleeves. If you already get regular exercise and are at or near your ideal weight, an arm lift, or brachioplasty, may be the best option for getting the lean and shapely arms you want.

An arm lift can give an enormous boost to your self-confidence and self-esteem. The brachioplasty procedure can help anyone who is unhappy with the appearance of his or her upper arms due to aging or significant weight loss. A brachioplasty can contour the upper arms, reduce the appearance of flabbiness, and reduce the excess skin and fat. The procedure can greatly improve your appearance.