Is an Arm Lift Painful?

Your arm lift will be performed under anesthesia, so during surgery, you will be asleep, and you will not feel any pain. After surgery, it is common to experience swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the upper arms. Dr. Motykie has anticipated these side effects, however, and will provide you with prescription pain medications ahead of time to help ease postoperative discomfort. Within a few days after your surgery, you will be able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

In addition to your consultation and surgery date, you will need to return to Dr. Motykie’s office in West Hollywood several times so that he can remove your sutures and drains and ensure that your skin is healing properly without complications.

How Long Until I See Results?

After an arm lift, you may experience swelling and bruising in the arms that can last several weeks, obscuring your results. With time, however, you will begin noticing more sculpted, streamlined contours as your body heals. Final results can typically become evident around two months post-op.

Can I Combine an Arm Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes. If desired, an arm lift can be a component of a mommy makeover . It can also be combined with abdominoplasty , liposuction , or a thigh lift . Dr. Motykie is dedicated to achieving your aesthetic goals and can discuss your plans for combining cosmetic solutions in more detail during your private consultation in West Hollywood.

What Are the Risks Associated With an Arm Lift?

Dr. Motykie does everything possible to reduce risks with an arm lift by utilizing a conservative surgical approach and being meticulously detailed. Despite this, an arm lift does come with some inherent risks, which Dr. Motykie will discuss in more depth during your consultation. These include but are not limited to the following: Anesthesia risks Bleeding Swelling Nerve damage Fat necrosis Seroma Infection Numbness Pain Poor wound healing Asymmetry Poor scarring

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Introduction to Arm Lift

If you struggle with loose, hanging skin in the upper arms or a condition known as “bat wings,” an arm lift may be ideal. Trimming excess tissue, fat, and skin can restore your confidence and allow you to enjoy wearing all your favorite sleeveless outfits and swimwear once again. Dr. Gary Motykie, a Fellowship-trained, board-certified body contouring specialist in the Beverly Hills & West Hollywood, CA, area uses an artistic approach and the utmost precision to safely and beautifully streamline your upper arms.

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What is an Arm Lift?

While dieting and exercise are wonderful ways to practice self-care, they don’t always go far enough toward accomplishing the patient’s cosmetic goals, necessitating the need for plastic surgery. An arm lift (brachioplasty) is a surgical body contouring procedure that focuses on sculpting the upper arms. This area may succumb to sagging as a result of the natural aging process or weight fluctuations, causing many patients to feel self-conscious about wearing t-shirts, swimsuits, or dresses. An arm lift firms lax tissue reshapes the upper arm profile and minimizes pockets of localized fat to restore youthfulness and balance in the upper body.

What Are the Benefits of an Arm Lift?

Arm lifts are a staple of the body sculpting arsenal across the globe. The procedure has a high rate of patient satisfaction due to its simplicity and streamlined results. Benefits of an arm lift in West Hollywood & Beverly Hills include:

Reshapes drooping upper arms
Trims redundant skin folds
Smooths creases and wrinkles
Eradicates exercise-resistant fat
Eliminates “bat wings”
Boosts confidence
Expands clothing options
Long-lasting changes
Natural-looking transformation

Who Are the Best Candidates For an Arm Lift?

For patients who have tried unsuccessfully to sculpt their upper arms through gym workouts and dieting, the possibility of an arm lift may bring a sigh of relief. Once significant skin laxity has occurred, it can be difficult to combat without surgery. An arm lift is highly effective in correcting sagging skin, trimming excess fat and tissue, and restoring a slim, tapered upper arm appearance.

Ideal candidates are healthy non-smokers who can maintain their weight and do not currently struggle with any uncontrolled medical conditions that might pose surgical risks or impede recovery. Lastly, it is critical that patients pursuing an arm lift have realistic expectations for their results, understanding that the surgery will lead to improvement rather than “perfection.” Dr. Motykie will meet with you in West Hollywood, CA, for a private consultation to ensure an arm lift can safely and successfully meet your goals.

Your Arm Lift Journey with Dr. GARY MOTYKIE

What’s the First Step?

Your surgical journey with Dr. Motykie begins with a personalized, private consultation at his West Hollywood, CA, offices. Your consultation is a time to discuss your vision for your physique, ask questions, and get a better idea of Dr. Motykie’s advanced body sculpting techniques. He will examine you physically and review your medical history to make sure you are healthy enough to undergo surgery without complications or setbacks.

Once Dr. Motykie clears you for the surgery and your arm lift treatment date has been set, you will be asked to follow a few guidelines in preparation for your appointment. Dr. Motykie may request additional lab testing and discontinuation of certain medications that can enhance swelling and bruising. You should arrange to have a friend or family member pick you up after your procedure, as you will be unable to drive yourself home. Additionally, you should arrange for childcare and pet care ahead of time so you can focus on resting and recuperating after your arm lift.

What to Expect on the Day of Arm Lift Surgery

Arm lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia or twilight sedation. Dr. Motykie will recommend the best form of anesthesia for you during your private consultation. Once you are resting peacefully, Dr. Motykie will create your arm lift incisions. The length and location of the incisions will depend on the extent of your skin laxity, fat content, and overall goals for rejuvenation. Incisions can be placed on the inside of the upper arm or on the back of the arm and may stretch from the underarm area to the elbow. Dr. Motykie can perform liposuction to sculpt your arms further, removing stubborn fat pockets that make your arms look bulky. Once the contouring changes are complete, Dr. Motykie will close your incisions using state-of-the-art suturing techniques.

Arm Lift Recovery

Immediately after arm lift surgery, your arms will be swollen and bandaged with compression garments. Dr. Motykie will ensure your comfort with pain medications. Small drains may be placed in the treatment areas to escort excess blood and fluids out of the body. During your follow-up appointment at our Los Angeles-based practice, these will be removed within a few days.

In the early stages of your recovery, you will need to avoid lifting your arms over your shoulders. You should request help with basic household duties, childcare, and pet care, as you cannot lift anything over 5 lbs for around one month. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 6-8 weeks. As part of your customized aftercare plan, Dr. Motykie will provide you with detailed instructions regarding sleeping, showering, resuming exercise, and returning to work. Should any questions arise during your healing process, our team will answer them promptly and thoroughly.

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How Much Does an Arm Lift Cost in Beverly Hills, CA?

Arm lift pricing can vary based on the extent of the changes required and the specific contouring techniques utilized by Dr. Motykie. In general, the cost of an arm lift will be influenced by the doctor’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, postoperative garment fees, and medication fees. Dr. Motykie will provide a complete breakdown of costs after completing your physical evaluation and medical review during your consultation at our Los Angeles-based practice.

Why Choose Dr. Motykie?

Dr. Gary Motykie is an internationally respected, board-certified body sculpting expert who focuses on customized treatment plans and elegant, natural-looking outcomes. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (FASPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS). Dr. Motykie insists on open, honest communication from the beginning, as he believes an educated, well-informed patient has the best chance of a successful cosmetic outcome. He consistently strives to acquire the most advanced technology on the market and stays ahead of the curve when it comes to incorporating new techniques that minimize risks, downtime, and scarring. Dr. Motykie’s passion for excellence is evident in every surgery he performs, and he is known in and beyond West Hollywood as a precision-oriented perfectionist with a finely honed artistic eye. If you are seeking superior results in a state-of-the-art practice setting, look no further than Dr. Gary Motykie in West Hollywood, California.

Arm Lift FAQ’S

Your arm lift will be performed under anesthesia, so during surgery, you will be asleep, and you will not feel any pain. After surgery, it is common to experience swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the upper arms. Dr. Motykie has anticipated these side effects, however, and will provide you with prescription pain medications ahead of time to help ease postoperative discomfort. Within a few days after your surgery, you will be able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers.
Dr. Motykie does everything possible to reduce risks with an arm lift by utilizing a conservative surgical approach and being meticulously detailed. Despite this, an arm lift does come with some inherent risks, which Dr. Motykie will discuss in more depth during your consultation. These include but are not limited to the following:
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Nerve damage
- Fat necrosis
- Seroma
- Infection
- Numbness
- Pain
- Poor wound healing
- Asymmetry
- Poor scarring

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