Double Board-Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, MD, performs arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) in Sarasota, Florida, to help his patients achieve their dream figures. If you are interested in booking a procedure, take the next steps by scheduling a consultation today.

Don’t let sagging skin get in the way of attaining your aesthetic goals. When traditional diet and exercise approaches fail to help you reach your goals, a brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) may be the right choice to resolve sagging upper arms and improve your appearance and confidence.

Many people experience dissatisfaction with their upper arms. This is usually due to either having too much volume or loose skin. When the problem is too much fat in the upper arm, liposuction can shrink the arm, but then the skin has been deflated and can become looser. If the loose skin is significant either from weight loss or loss of elasticity from aging, the most effective way of removing the looseness is with an arm lift called a brachioplasty. For some patients, an arm lift is done by itself, or it can be added to liposuction of the arms to reduce the size and sculpt the shape of the arm.

There are many reasons for upper arm skin to stretch and droop: weight gain and loss, aging, or genetic issues. Stretched skin that has lost its elasticity can prevent it from returning to its previous position, creating skinfolds on your upper arms. Skinfolds on your upper arms can cause discomfort or problems, such as:

• Bunching and wrinkling of arms near the armpit
• Loose and hanging skin when your arm is extended
• Excess tissue that makes it difficult to fit into sleeved clothing.

Dr. Hamwi's arm lift can help resolve these issues by reducing the sagging and drooping skin in the upper arms. A brachioplasty can tighten and smooth the underlying tissues to redefine the shape of the upper arms by removing the small pockets of stubborn fat and excess skin.

Dr. Hamwi and his staff are absolutely amazing. They are personable and always there for you to answer any questions you have throughout the process before and after surgery. I couldn’t be happier!

- RealSelf Verified Patient

As a board-certified plastic surgery expert, Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is your friendly specialist in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. With over ten years of training under the finest programs in Washington D.C., Manhattan, and Harvard, Dr. Hamwi has performed and mastered a full spectrum of procedures.

When you walk through the doors of Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, you will find your wellness partner in Dr. Hamwi. His passion for helping patients gain confidence through aesthetic plastic surgery is what sets Dr. Hamwi apart. This dedication to his patients and his craft makes him your best choice for a brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) in Sarasota, FL.

Ideal candidates for the best brachioplasty in Sarasota, FL, include men and women who want to improve the appearance of their upper arms by removing extra tissue and fat. Suitable candidates should be:

• In good physical health
• Non-smokers
• Not on blood thinners or anticoagulants
• Close to their stable, target weight
• Have realistic expectations for their arm lift procedure

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with a brachioplasty (arm lift surgery). Be sure to discuss all your concerns with Dr. Hamwi during your consultation.

Brachioplasty is a customizable procedure, so your arm lift’s costs will vary depending upon your individualized procedural plan. During your consultation, Dr. Hamwi will provide an estimate for a more accurate cost of brachioplasty procedure in Sarasota.

Brachioplasties can be done while the patient is either awake or asleep. In both situations, a local anesthetic is given that lasts throughout the procedure and will slowly wear off once the procedure is finished. Most patients describe the brachioplasty procedure as being minimally painful and easily tolerated.

You will see results immediately. We typically advise patients to wait six weeks before returning to normal activity in order to protect the incisions and create the best environment for the optimal scar appearance. However, the appearance of the scar and some of the finer details of your results will reveal themselves over the next 2 months as you heal. This is because the body develops swelling that will resolve over approximately 2 months and the scar goes through a process called remodeling that can take 6 months.

As Dr. Hamwi is dedicated to your results, he will educate you on maintaining your results. Your arm lift results should be long-lasting if you can sustain a stable weight and follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

 If you would like to learn more about Dr. Hamwi's expertise in Brachioplasty in Sarasota, FL we invite you  to contact our office today!

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