Arm/Thigh Tuck, Arm Lift

BRACHIA PLASTY (Arm Lift)

Saggy arm tissue is one of the most common and distressing deformities seen in postmenopausal women. This condition is due to rapid weight loss. Unfortunately, this problem does not respond to diet or exercise and requires a graduated approach based on the accurate assessment of the skin and the amount of fat deposition. The procedure that is used to correct this type of disfigurement is known as an arm lift, arm reduction surgery, or brachiaplasty.

The deformities which can vary from a slightly flabby arm to the infamous batwing can be corrected with a variety of procedures tailored to correct the problem and simultaneously avoid resulting scars.

ACCENT, the non invasive F.D.A. approved high technology radio frequency skin tightening and toning equipment is now available at the Clinique.

It has been proven effective in improving the skin tone of moderately flabby arms through its deep heating and contraction of collagen strands. Liposuction and Accent toning can be combined when substantial deposits of fat are present. The combination of these 2 techniques, using accent at a 6 week intervals post surgery allows for correction and toning without scars.

MINI BRACHIA PLASTY (Limited incision arm lift)

MINI BRACHIOPLASTY or Limited incision arm lift is the preferred procedure when more skin sagging is present but mostly limited to the upper inner arm. A wedge resection is performed at the armpit level, combined with liposuction when needed and preferably complemented with ACCENT treatments post operatively.