Arm Lift in Houston, TX

How Long Is My Arm Lift Recovery?

You may be bruised, swollen, and sore following your arm lift. Your arms may be covered with compression garments to help reduce swelling and pain. Discomfort can be lessened with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication.

Most patients return to their day-to-day activities after one week. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for four to six weeks.

Will I Have Scars After My Arm Lift?

Scars develop after all plastic surgery procedures that require incisions. Usually, plastic surgery incisions are made in areas that are easy to conceal with clothing. Unfortunately, this can be challenging with arm lift surgery since all parts of the arm are often exposed, especially during warmer, summer months. Fortunately, Dr. Kronowitz prefers to only use liposuction when possible to perform arm lift surgery. This allows for very small scars which are imperceivable once the area heals. Because of this, many of Dr. Kronowitz’s Houston arm lift patients do not have to worry about extensive scarring after their arm lift.

For patients who choose an arm lift after significant weight loss, and who have significant hanging skin, incisions may be necessary along the inside of the arm that can extend from the armpit to the elbow. These patients may develop visible scarring when they lift their arms; however, most patients feel that this scar is an easy trade-off for the slimmer, more contoured arm results they achieve.

Scars can be lessened by using topical scar creams, undergoing laser scar treatments, and keeping the healing incisions out of the sun. Additionally, it is important not to return to heavy lifting or strenuous exercise too soon after surgery, so you do not cause the healing incisions to separate, thus widening the resulting scar.

As with all plastic surgery procedures, arm lift scars (whether from arm liposuction or skin excision) will fade with time.

How Much Does Arm Lift Surgery Cost in Houston, TX?

The total cost of your arm lift surgery will depend on the extent of the procedure in addition to anesthesia fees, facility fees, surgeon’s fees, and pre-surgical tests. Your Houston arm lift cost will be determined after your consultation once Dr. Kronowitz has established the appropriate treatment plan for you. This price estimate will include any additional procedures or techniques chosen or needed.

At Kronowitz Plastic Surgery, the cost of your arm lift begs at $2,340.

When Will I See My Arm Lift Results?

Most patients are thrilled about their thinner and more contoured arms following a scarless arm lift or traditional arm lift surgery and are often eager to show off their results in arm-bearing outfits. Even though patients want to show off their results immediately following their procedure, they should expect their results to develop gradually.

You will notice the full extent of your arm lift once the bruising and swelling subside—usually in a few weeks.

The results of an arm lift are generally permanent as long as the patient maintains a healthy lifestyle. This surgery does not prevent the aging process, and the arms will continue to age over time.