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Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

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Arm lift Arm lift

An arm lift — also known as brachioplasty — is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the under portion of your upper arms.

During an arm lift, excess skin and fat is removed from the underarms — between the armpit and elbow. The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a more toned look.

You might choose to have an arm lift if the undersides of your upper arms are sagging. An arm lift might also boost your body image.

Why it's done
References
  1. Mang WL. Manual of Aesthetic Surgery. 2nd ed. New York, N.Y.: Springer; 2010:351.
  2. Arm lift. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Cosmetic-Procedures/Arm-Lift.html. Accessed June 22, 2012.
  3. Jacobson SR (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Aug. 3, 2012.
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