Saggy upper arms are frustrating and embarrassing, especially when they resist diet and exercise. Elite plastic surgeon Dr. Arie Benchetrit is known as an arm lift expert in Montreal. With more than three decades of expertise and accolades for his exceptional care, Dr. Benchetrit provides transformative results for patients seeking improved arm contours.
What Is an Arm Lift?
An arm lift (brachioplasty) reduces fat and removes extra skin in the upper arms, creating a toned, firm, youthful contour.
Arm Lift Techniques
Dr. Arie Benchetrit uses a highly individualized approach to arm lift procedures, selecting techniques based on each patient’s needs and goals. There are two main approaches:
Liposuction
Liposuction involves tiny upper arm incisions to remove localized fat in the area but doesn’t remove the skin. So, liposuction might be the right approach if you have extra fat but minimal skin sagging and have good skin elasticity.
Good elasticity helps your skin retract and conform to its new contour following fat removal.
Liposuction With Skin Excision
Dr. Benchetrit combines liposuction with skin excision (trimming excess skin) for comprehensive results for patients with significantly loose skin.
After using liposuction to remove excess fat, Dr. Benchetrit removes excess skin.
He carefully plans incision placement to minimize visibility while maximizing the aesthetic outcome. The incision is typically hidden within the underarm area when patients need minimal skin excision.
For patients with a large amount of sagging or hanging skin, the incision may start at the underarm and go down the inner arm to the elbow. This placement ensures optimal skin removal while keeping the scar as discreet as possible.
Then, Dr. Benchetrit arranges the remaining skin into a smooth, firm contour and applies absorbable stitches to secure it. Finally, Dr. Benchetrit places compression garments (sleeves) around your upper arms. These sleeves can reduce swelling and support the arm’s new shape during healing.
Dr. Benchetrit is deeply committed to achieving the best possible results for his patients, including minimizing visible scarring. He tailors post-surgical scar management to your needs, which may include specialized dressings or topical treatments to improve scar appearance.
Am I a Good Candidate For an Arm Lift?
Good candidates for an arm lift should have good overall health. If you’re bothered by sagging skin or loose folds of hanging skin and fat in the upper part of the arms, this surgery could be the right option.
Many people who choose arm lifts have lost significant weight and have loose and sagging skin. Others may opt for an arm lift after their upper arms lose definition with age.
Dr. Benchetrit will evaluate your skin elasticity and medical history to determine if this procedure suits you.
Arm Lift in Montreal
Considering an arm lift? We’re here to give you all the details and help you prepare for great results. Call Dr. Arie Benchetrit’s practice at 514-613-4355 to schedule a consultation in Montreal.
