Arm Lift Before & After Case 309

This patient underwent brachioplasty with liposuction as part of an ongoing series of surgeries to address lipedema across the body. Lipedema is a chronic condition involving abnormal fat accumulation, and this procedure targeted the upper arms as one stage in that broader treatment plan. The case record documents the goal as relief from lipedema symptoms, with the patient at an early stage of disease progression, between stage 1 and stage 2.

The before photos show notable soft-tissue fullness along the inner and posterior upper arms, with visible laxity running from shoulder to elbow. After the procedure, the arm profile is markedly narrower and more uniform across all three views. A scar along the inner arm is visible in the after images, consistent with brachioplasty. Volume along the upper arm is considerably reduced compared to the before state.

For those exploring an arm lift in Atlanta, this case illustrates a medically driven indication: lipedema affecting the upper extremities. Unlike cosmetic brachioplasty candidates, this patient's care is part of a staged, whole-body treatment approach.

bout/meet-dr-thomas-hagopian/">Thomas M. Hagopian MD performed this procedure. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and practices at our Atlanta office.