Body / PROCEDURE GUIDE # Arm lift Before & after. Beyond the image. Understand the tradeoff between removing loose skin and the incision needed to do it. [Read the guide ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/arm-lift.html#overview) Explore PixMD Brachioplasty · upper arm contouring Sources checked October 18, 2026 · Clinical review pending READ THE IMAGE, THEN THE STORY ## Arm lift before-and-after photos ### Take your research into PixMD. Create a free account to explore full case galleries and follow procedures and providers. Read each post to understand the treatment shown. Create an Account ### What to look for in a comparison - Compare arm position; raising or rotating the arm changes its appearance. - Look for both the contour and the scar location. - Check whether liposuction or another body procedure was included. Images are a starting point for discussion. They cannot establish whether a procedure is suitable for you or predict your result. UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE ## Understanding arm lift An arm lift reshapes the upper arm by removing excess sagging skin and, when appropriate, localized fat. It addresses skin looseness that exercise alone does not remove. ### An important distinction Ask whether your concern is mainly skin, fat, or both. Discuss the expected incision before choosing a procedure; the resulting contour is only one part of the decision. Source: [Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift) ### Start with your own goals Bring the changes you want to discuss, your medical history, medications, and prior procedures to a consultation. Ask about alternatives, including waiting or choosing no treatment. A gallery comparison is not a substitute for that assessment. PLAN FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE ## Recovery & follow-up Dressings, compression, and sometimes temporary drains may be used. Ask about arm movement, lifting, dressing yourself, and help at home. Follow the surgeon’s wound-care and activity instructions. Source: [Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift/recovery) Daily lifeWork, transport, exercise, and help at home. Ongoing careFollow-up visits and who to contact with concerns. A BALANCED VIEW ## Risks to discuss Risks include noticeable scarring, poor healing, bleeding, infection, sensation changes, and damage to deeper structures. Persistent pain and the need for revision are also possible. Source: [Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift/safety) These examples are not a complete list. Ask your treating physician how your health, the chosen technique, and any combined procedures affect risk, and what follow-up care is included. BRING BETTER QUESTIONS ## Your consultation checklist Choose the questions you want to take with you. This checklist stays on this page; it is not sent to a provider. - [ ] How much loose skin can be addressed, and where will the scar run? - [ ] Would liposuction alone leave excess skin? - [ ] What help will I need with daily activities during recovery? - [ ] What is included in the total estimate, aftercare, and any revision policy? Copy selected questions Print guide ## Sources & further reading Prepared by PixMD from the resources below. Source access date: October 18, 2026. This draft has not yet received clinical review. - [Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift) - [Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift/safety) - [Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/arm-lift/recovery)[How to use our guides ](https://www.pixmd.com/editorial-standards.html) KEEP CONNECTING THE DOTS ## Related procedure guides [Liposuction ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/liposuction.html)[Tummy tuck ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/tummy-tuck.html)[Mommy makeover ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/mommy-makeover.html) YOUR INTERESTS. YOUR PACE. ## Keep exploring. Make it your PixMD. Create a free account Free customer access. Full galleries after sign-in.