Arm Lift Charlottesville, VA | Dr. Thomas J. Gampper, MD, FACS

Understanding Arm Lift Surgery

Weight loss and exercise may slim and tone the arms, but do little to tighten lax skin. When skin on the upper arms has lost its elasticity due to the natural aging process or significant weight changes, an arm lift at UVA Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville provides an effective solution.

Ideal Candidates for Arm Lift

Adults who meet the following criteria make excellent arm lift candidates:

• In good overall health
• At or near a healthy body weight
• Desire to tighten loose upper arm skin

The procedure may be combined with other body contouring surgeries like thigh lift or tummy tuck for comprehensive aesthetic enhancement.

Surgical Procedure Details

UVA Plastic Surgery performs arm lift surgery with precision and care:

• Typically outpatient procedure
• Local anesthetic with IV sedation or general anesthetic
• Incisions strategically placed along inner arms
• Excess skin carefully removed
• Meticulous incision closure

Recovery and Expectations

Patients can expect the following post-surgical experience:

• Initial tightness and swelling in upper arms
• Potential hand swelling and tingling
• Symptoms typically resolve within weeks
• Return to non-strenuous work in 1-2 weeks

Expert Surgeons in Charlottesville

Dr. Thomas J. Gampper and the UVA Plastic Surgery team offer world-class expertise in arm lift procedures, serving patients from Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding Virginia areas.

Next Steps

For more information about Arm Lift in Charlottesville, VA, submit an enquiry to Dr. Thomas J. Gampper, MD, FACS.