People from all over the world admire the svelte, toned arms of public figures like Michelle Obama and celebrities like Jennifer Aniston. It makes sense because having trim, well-defined arms can significantly alter how you feel about yourself. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to lose stubborn arm fat even with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

However, more and more people are turning to plastic surgery to give them the stunning, red carpet-worthy arms they desire.

What cosmetic effects can an arm lift have on you?
The dreaded “batwing” has been witnessed by all. Your upper arms jiggle when you wave and gain length when they are at your sides because of the extra fat and/or loose skin on them.

No matter how fit you are, you could still experience this “batwing” effect. This is because muscle tone isn’t the only consideration. Diet and exercise won’t help if you have sagging skin or stubborn fat deposits.

The skin and tissues on your arm can be tightened, lifted, and smoothed during a brachioplasty to give it a more svelte and sculpted appearance. Additionally, it can get rid of fat deposits that are resistant to exercise.

Would you benefit from having your arms lifted?
The top candidates for arm lifts satisfy the following requirements:

maintain a consistent, generally healthy weight
Have a lot of upper arm skin that is loose but no serious illnesses
Set reasonable goals for the procedure.
Remember that an arm lift is not a substitute for healthy eating and exercise, so be sure to speak with a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon about what to expect from your procedure.

What should you anticipate from an arm lift?
An arm lift is an outpatient surgery that usually only takes a few hours.

You’ll be given general anesthesia so you won’t remember the procedure. Either on the inside of the arm or the back, the surgeon will make an incision. Afterward, extra fat may be surgically removed or removed using liposuction by the surgeon. He or she will first go over this with you.

The underlying tissues will also be tightened and shaped into more aesthetically pleasing contours by the surgeon. The surgeon will remove excessive skin in such a way as to reduce scarring as much as possible.

He or she will then close the incision and smooth the remaining skin over the altered contours of your arm.

How long will it take you to recover?
After the procedure, you might experience some bruising and swelling, but you’ll start to feel better right away. Although there might be some discomfort for a week or two, it will go away as you recover.

You will receive detailed aftercare instructions from your surgeon, as well as a compression garment to wear to reduce swelling and hasten recovery. Avoid strenuous activities, especially those that require lifting your arms or bearing weight.

There will be a scar from the incision, but your surgeon will work to make it as discreet and small as possible. Normal recovery times are two weeks.