An arm lift procedure, otherwise known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the under portion of the upper arm, from the underarm region to the elbow. Having an arm lift is a popular body contouring procedure for patients who have recently experienced a large amount of weight loss, which unfortunately has left the skin under the arm loose and sagging. Some patients also tend to be genetically predisposed to carry more fat in certain areas of their body, an arm lift can include liposuction for these types of patients.
Here we take a closer look at what causes the sagging skin under the arm and how an arm lift procedure can be used to restore the area to a taught and youthful appearance.
Sagging skin
Sagging skin under the arm can be caused by a major reduction of fat through weight loss. While strength exercises can help to tighten and grow the muscles in the arm and thus improve its appearance, stretched and sagging skin cannot be undone with exercise. Brachioplasty surgery if often sought by these patients, who have worked tirelessly to shed extreme amounts of body fat only to be left with a sore reminder of their previous lifestyle.
While weight loss is a leading reason why individuals seek this body contouring procedure, weight loss is not the only condition that leads to the development of sagging underarm skin.
Arm ‘flabbiness’ is generally caused by excess amounts of fat, which can be the result of natural changes in the body that occur with age. After the age of 30, people often experience an increase in body fat and decrease in muscle mass due to hormonal changes as well as the fact that as we age we tend to become less physically active. Changes in the state of our hormones cause our metabolic rate, the rate at which our bodies process food, to slow and this means that we burn fewer calories throughout the day. Every person will experience weight gain in different parts of their body and the under arm region is a prominent area for some.
Although we might not like to admit it, sagging skin is simply a matter of ageing. As we grow older the skin loses elasticity and the quality of connective muscle tissue degrades, causing a saggy appearance. Undergoing an arm lift becomes a viable option for those individuals seeking to fight the signs of ageing.
If you think that an arm lift procedure is right for you, please get in touch with the team at Timeless Cosmetics on 9544 5200 to arrange a no-obligation consultation. If you would like more information regarding the body contouring procedures available at the clinic, you can always visit the website here.
