Arm Lift Before & After Case 311

This patient came to us with lipedema, a condition that had made physical activity, including weight training, difficult. The arm lift shown here was the second stage of a three-stage surgical plan to address her full-body symptoms.

For this stage, [Thomas M. Hagopian MD](/about/meet-dr-thomas-hagopian/) performed a brachioplasty combined with liposuction. Brachioplasty involves removing excess skin and tissue from the upper arm, typically through an incision along the inner arm.

The before photos show significant excess tissue and skin laxity along the upper and inner arms, with visible fullness extending toward the elbow. In the after photos, the arms appear notably reduced in volume and contour, with a more defined profile from the shoulder through the elbow. A healing incision line is visible along the inner arm, which is consistent with the brachioplasty approach.

For those considering an arm lift in Atlanta, this case illustrates how brachioplasty with liposuction can address excess tissue in patients managing lipedema, where the condition itself, rather than lifestyle factors alone, is the driver of the surgical decision. Dr. Hagopian noted that her outcome also included relief from lipedema symptoms.