Arm Lift NYC - New York City Brachioplasty - Arm Surgery to remove excess skin Manhattan - New York Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Dr. Adam R. Kolker is a double board certified plastic surgeon in a private practice in Manhattan, New York City specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts and body.

New York plastic surgeon, double board certified in plastic surgery New York City

Brachioplasty or "arm lift" is a surgical procedure by which excess skin and fat from the upper arm are removed. When there is minimal skin excess and good elasticity, lipoplasty (liposuction) is often sufficient. When there is more significant skin laxity, a longer incision is required to sculpt and rejuvenate the arm.

During your initial consultation with Dr. Kolker, he will thoroughly discuss with you your desires and expectations for surgery. He will conduct a thorough examination of the skin, soft tissue and muscles of the arms. He will carefully review with you the procedure or combination of procedures that suit you best. Dr. Kolker will answer all questions that you might have regarding any step of the process.

The brachioplasty procedure is performed with an incision on the inner arm that runs from the armpit to the elbow. Excess fat is removed, and the skin is tightened, trimmed, and redraped to restore a more youthful form to the arms.

The procedure takes between two and three hours. Brachioplasty surgery is performed in our fully accredited in-office surgical facility on an ambulatory basis.

A compressive garment is worn for two weeks following surgery. Small drain tubes are often placed during surgery, and will be removed on the second or third day. With few exceptions, all sutures placed are dissolvable and no suture removal is necessary. You should expect to take off seven to ten days for recuperation. Light aerobic activity may begin at ten days, and more strenuous exercise is begun at three weeks.