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The arm lift begins by marking the area of excess skin. This is usually done with the patient standing or sitting. The excess skin is then removed. The pattern of skin removal is usually an ellipse or a triangle with the base in the axilla. Because the skin is very mobile in the upper arm it is usually not  necessary to undermine extensively. Some fat is left over the nerves and arteries for their protection but liposuction is sometimes performed to provide a smooth result.
After the fat and skin are removed the wound is stitched together and occasionally a drain is used. The operation is done under either a local anesthetic or a general anesthetic. It is most commonly done as an outpatient. This means you can be home within a few hours. Some surgeons shave the axilla others feel that this is not important.
After surgery you will have a bandages applied . This can be anything from an extensive absorbent bandage with elastic support to a simple dressing with paper tapes(steristrips).
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Why would anyone have an arm lift or brachioplasty?
