If you are concerned about sagging skin on your arms, consider underarm plastic surgery. At Soler Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, we can remove excess skin and fat from your upper arms for a slimmer appearance.
If you are looking for the best brachioplasty surgeon to provide a tailored treatment, schedule your consultation with Dr. Pedro M. Soler. He also uses a custom approach with creativity and technical expertise to achieve great results. Dr. Soler performs arm lift surgeries for patients throughout Southwest Florida, including St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel and Clearwater.
What Is Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift surgery, or bilateral brachioplasty, is a procedure that removes excess fat, tissue and skin from the upper arm, focusing on the area from the underarm to the elbow. It aims to reduce or even eliminate all the excessive skin or fat from your upper arms, giving you smooth, firm and toned arms. The causes of sagging upper arms are genetics, aging or weight loss.
Dr. Soler carried out an arm lift under general anesthesia. He makes an incision that extends from the elbow to the armpit to remove the excess skin and fat. Even though the incision is in the most inconspicuous location, some scars will still be visible.
Who Can Benefit From Brachioplasty?
As you age, your skin loses elasticity, which can lead to sagging upper arms. Weight loss can also leave behind excessive skin, which requires arm plastic surgery to resolve. You can also consider brachioplasty if your arms fail to lose fat through diet and exercise.
Besides improving your physical appearance, brachioplasty has other benefits like:
- Better comfort when working out
- Minimal sweating in the underarms by eliminating skin folds where sweat collects
- Immediate results, enabling you to enjoy your new appearance shortly after the operation
- More wardrobe options, including tank tops and short-sleeved t-shirts
Ideal Candidates for Arm Lift Surgery
Consider an arm lift if you meet these conditions:
- You have loose skin.
- Your weight is stable, meaning you’re not currently working to lose or gain weight.
- You have positive and realistic expectations about the treatment.
If you’re still wondering whether brachioplasty is right for you, Dr. Soler will walk you through the process during your one-on-one consultation at his Tampa office.
Does Insurance Cover Brachioplasty Surgery?
Since brachioplasty is a cosmetic procedure, insurance companies will not cover it. Therefore, you can consider a financing option like CareCredit, which enables you to pay for medical treatments through convenient monthly payments. Its limit starts from $1 to over $25,000.
Discuss your surgery suitability and potential risks directly with Dr. Soler during the consultation. Even though all surgical operations carry some risk, serious complications are very rare for arm lift surgery. If minor complications emerge, they will not affect the procedure’s outcome.
What Is the Recovery Process?
Post-operation, we’ll place your arms in an elastic sleeve or wrapped to help reduce the swelling. The initial healing period ranges from 10 days to two weeks. The sutures will dissolve on their own and any bruising or swelling will diminish gradually over three to four weeks. Depending on your skin, the scars from the procedure take six months to two years to fade away.
Travel Discreetly for Your Surgery
If you’re traveling to Tampa from more than 50 miles away, we recommend that you plan to stay for about seven days. The post-operation recovery period for brachioplasty is five to seven days. We typically remove drains and dressings at five days, but sutures dissolve on their own.
At your consultation, Dr. Soler will provide further details to help you plan for post-operative recovery. If you need additional planning assistance, please call 813-701-5813.
Reasons to Choose Dr. Soler
Choosing Dr. Soler as your brachioplasty surgeon allows you to experience the following advantages:
- Professionalism: Dr. Soler is a board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
- Custom approach: With Dr. Soler’s help, you’ll enjoy a personalized solution that prioritizes your goals and needs.
Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Soler
Dr. Soler and his team will be there for you every step of the way — before, during and after your procedure. He’ll address all your concerns and questions at all stages of the process.
Dr. Soler serves many patients in Florida, and his office is just 22 miles from Clearwater and Largo, FL.
Contact us online to schedule an arm lift consultation. Dr. Soler is excited to learn more about your specific needs and overall goals.
