Arm Lift in Kelowna
Brachioplasty, or upper arm lift, reshapes the underside of the upper arm from the underarm to the elbow for smoother skin and contours.
Contour and tone your upper arms
An upper arm lift reduces excess skin and fat between the underarm and the elbow and reshapes the arm, resulting in smoother skin and contours and a more toned, proportionate appearance. Arm lift surgery is often done in conjunction with liposuction.
Arm Lift: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
Incision length and pattern depend on the amount and location of excess skin, as judged by Dr. Peterson at your consultation. Incisions are generally placed on the inside of the arm and may extend from the underarm to just above the elbow. Fat may be excised or treated with liposuction.
Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures, tapes, dressings and a compression garment. The operation requires general anaesthesia and is performed on a day care basis.
Results
The improvement in arm contour following arm lift surgery can greatly enhance your body image.
Recovery
Dressings will be applied to your incisions and your arms wrapped in an elastic bandage or compression garment to minimize swelling. You will be given specific instructions on caring for the surgical site, medications, what to watch for, and when to follow up with Dr. Peterson.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
See arm lift results at your consultation
Ask Dr. Peterson to see before and after photos when you meet. You can also browse our online before and after gallery.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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