Arm Lift in Houston

Name: Arm Lift
Brand: Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center
Rating: 4.7 (455 reviews)

Refine loose, sagging skin and reveal a more toned silhouette with a comprehensive arm lift in Houston. At Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center, we craft fit, firm, and shapely upper arms that are proportionate to your frame and keep your body balanced.

What Is an Arm Lift?

An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the upper arms, typically after significant weight loss. Depending on your anatomy and aesthetic goals, we can use small amounts of liposuction during your brachioplasty to reduce fatty deposits in your upper arm, helping create a more toned shape.

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Tone and Tighten the Arms

While every patient has their own motivations for seeking plastic surgery, many come to us for the following brachioplasty benefits:

Reduction of sagging skin along the upper arm
Improved arm definition
More proportionate arm-to-body contour
Less chafing or irritation from loose skin
Increased comfort and confidence in clothing, especially sleeveless tops, activewear, and swimwear

Are You a Candidate for an Arm Lift?

Ideal candidates for an arm lift in Houston are healthy, non-smoking adults who wish to remove excess skin from their upper arms. To qualify for this procedure, you should fit the following criteria:

Are at a stable weight
Have significant skin laxity in the arms
Understand that brachioplasty only impacts the upper arms
Have realistic expectations for post-surgical scarring

During your initial consultation, Dr. Eisemann will examine your upper arms to confirm your candidacy.

Arm Lift Before & After

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Why Choose Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center?

At Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center, aesthetic care is an art just as much as it is a science. Our team is led by Dr. Michael Eisemann, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. As part of his medical education, he studied fine arts to understand how light, shadow, and symmetry work in the body, ensuring your results are balanced and perfectly proportionate to your frame.

Here, every patient’s care plan is completely customized to their needs, and all visitors are met with the same warmth, transparency, and support. We’re committed to patient education and advocacy, and our team will never suggest unnecessary or irrelevant procedures. Our blend of clinical excellence and compassionate patient care is designed to create beautiful, natural-looking results that help you reclaim your confidence no matter your circumstances.

Your Private Consultation

Your journey at Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center will begin with a one-on-one consultation at our Houston office. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history with Dr. Eisemann, and he’ll assess your arm anatomy, skin quality, and muscle tone to determine whether a brachioplasty is right for you. Together, you’ll review expected timelines and proposed incision patterns to ensure you’re fully informed and confident in your choice.

Pricing Your Procedure

For most patients, a brachioplasty will cost between $4,000 and $6,000. The exact price of your arm lift in Houston will depend on the following factors:

Amount of tissue removed
Surgical complexity
Whether additional procedures will be performed

After your initial consultation, our team will provide you with a complete cost breakdown and financing options to make the procedure more accessible.

What to Expect From Your Arm Lift in Houston

To begin your procedure, Dr. Eisemann will make an incision on the inside of your arm or underneath the armpit to access the tissue, choosing a location based on the extent of surgical intervention you ned. Once excess skin and soft tissue are removed, whether through liposuction or careful excision, your remaining skin will be redraped to sculpt a smooth, toned, contoured arm.

Arm lifts typically take two to three hours and are performed under our signature IV and nerve block sedation for your comfort. You’ll rest in a private recovery room in our Houston QUAD A-certified surgical center until you’re ready to head home with a trusted family member, friend, or partner.

Patient-First Recovery

Recovery after an arm lift in Houston typically involves swelling, soreness, and bruising in the upper arms, which should resolve within two weeks. Your arms will be protected with elastic bandages to prevent irritation along your incisions and reduce initial swelling. Movement will be restricted for several days, and you must avoid lifting your arms above shoulder level for at least 3 weeks.

Most patients resume light activity, including social gatherings, desk work, and light movement, within three weeks, with incisions typically healing within 10 days of their procedure. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for up to eight weeks, depending on your individual healing timeline.

A Personalized Post-Op Process

After your procedure, you’ll receive a customized recovery plan with detailed aftercare instructions from our team. This plan may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Supportive bandage guidance
Hygiene recommendations
Sun protection and exposure requirements
Activity limitations
Sleep position restrictions
Recovery clothing options
Swelling and pain management strategies

Over the coming weeks, you’ll return to our Houston office for follow-up appointments with Dr. Eisemann. There, he’ll remove any remaining sutures, monitor your healing progress, and clear you for high-impact activities, such as contact sports, weight lifting, and carrying your child.

Completing Your Transformation

Many of our Houston patients include an arm lift as part of an overarching body rejuvenation plan.

Complementary procedures include the following:

Arm Lift Frequently Asked Questions

Will my scars be noticeable in sleeveless clothing?

Dr. Eisemann strategically places incisions along the inner arm and under the armpit to minimize their visibility after healing. Over time, your scar will fade naturally, and our team can provide recommendations for scar care after recovery.

How soon after significant weight loss should I get an arm lift?

We recommend waiting several months after reaching a stable weight post-weight loss to begin exploring your arm lift options. Weight fluctuations can affect your long-term results, so we focus on stability when confirming your surgical candidacy.

What is IV sedation with nerve block?

Our signature sedation method uses intravenous (IV) sedation with targeted nerve block medication to avoid the deeper risks associated with general anesthesia. This technique allows you to remain comfortably sedated during surgery and often leads to a faster recovery.

How long will my results last?

The final results of your arm lift in Houston are designed to be long-lasting, with many patients enjoying their outcomes for 10 years or longer. Aging naturally affects skin elasticity, but maintaining a stable weight and sticking to healthy habits can extend the longevity of your results.

Will I need someone to help me at home after my procedure?

Yes. You will not be able to lift your arms over your shoulders for several weeks post-op, so you’ll need a friend, family member, or partner to stay with you and assist with daily tasks. Most patients find they need at-home assistance for one to two weeks as their incisions begin to heal.

References

Conlon, C.J.; Eisemann, M.L.; Winocour, J.: Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery 34: Pages 47–52, February 2020.