Recovery after your arm lift procedure is a gradual process. Expect to be able to resume desk work within 1 to 2 weeks, light cardio once early swelling settles, and strength training closer to weeks 6 or 8, with surgeon clearance. We pace your milestones around your lifestyle, your job, and the active rhythms of Phoenix life so you return feeling capable, not rushed.
For Arms You Feel Proud Showing
You don’t need anyone to tell that you’ve worked hard—you live it. If extra upper-arm skin makes simple things feel complicated, we see you.
At Larson Plastic Surgery in Phoenix, we guide you through an arm lift with honest counsel, caring follow-ups, and results that help you feel at ease in clothes and photos.
Procedure Highlights
Procedure Highlights
Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Type:
Surgery
Surgery Length:
1 to 2 hours
Number of Treatments:
1
Downtime:
1 to 3 weeks
Duration of Results:
Up to 10 years
An In-Depth Look
An arm lift (brachioplasty) removes extra skin along the upper arm and may include selective liposuction to refine edges.
Dr. Larson plans either a short, hidden incision in the armpit for mild laxity or an extended inner-arm incision toward the elbow when more skin needs removal. He sets incisions to protect comfort and symmetry, then closes in layers for smooth contours. In some cases Renuvion can be used to scarlessly tighten the arm skin.
What It Treats
This procedure helps when skin doesn’t “snap back” after weight changes or due to the natural aging process. It focuses on comfort, clothing freedom, and a cleaner arm contours. We match incision design to measured laxity, then blend incision edges so results look exceptional in sleeves or sleeveless styles.
What It Treats:
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Sagging skin
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Excess arm fat
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Confidence concerns
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Our Process
You’ll sit down with us in Phoenix to talk through goals and routines. We review photos, map where skin truly needs removal, and decide if gentle liposuction will help blend the transition. We plan garments that breathe in the heat, a hydration routine, and a sun-smart scar strategy before surgery so recovery feels clear and doable.
When we get to surgery day, comfort and safety guide every step. Afterward, we help you into supportive garments and provide guidance on simple mobility: short indoor walks, arm elevation, and gentle range-of-motion cues. Most people return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks and resume light cardio near week 4. You’ll have direct communication with our team for questions between visits.
Why Us?
Start Your Journey
Reach out to schedule your consultation for your arm lift in Phoenix.
Oftentimes, adding liposuction during your arm lift in Phoenix helps refine transitions, so the arm looks smooth from shoulder to elbow. It’s used as a sculpting tool, not a weight-loss technique. If you’re also looking for waist or back contouring, we may recommend pairing this with liposuction for more balanced overall results.
Scars depend on how much skin needs to be removed. With an arm lift, we may treat mild looseness with a hidden incision in the underarm, while more significant changes often require a discreet inner-arm incision. Your surgeon walks you through proven scar-care steps, sun protection strategies, and realistic timelines so fading feels predictable and supported.
Yes. If weight loss leaves extra skin that rubs, shows in photos, or affects sleeves, getting an arm lift in Phoenix at Larson Plastic Surgery can help reveal the shape you worked for.
We evaluate skin quality, stability of weight, and your goals. If your skin laxity is minor, we may also discuss nonsurgical skin tightening in Phoenix as a less-invasive option.
