It’s common for people to carry excess weight in different areas of the body. Excess skin and fat on the undersides of the arms can cause a sagging appearance. Even with exercise and diet, patients may not be able to correct this issue. Although exercise can strengthen the underlying muscle tone, it won’t alter any extra skin. Regardless of how slim you are, it’s still possible to have loose skin and unwanted, resistant fat on the upper arms. This dreaded “bat wing” appearance often causes poor body image and low self-esteem.

Brachioplasty or upper arm lift surgery is a procedure that is designed to reshape the back part and undersurface of the upper arm. It targets the area between the shoulder and the elbow. By removing loose skin and excess fat, a brachioplasty makes your upper arm appear smoother, more sculpted, and smaller. This procedure is often the most effective way of treating bat wings or bingo wings, as they’re commonly called. The surgery reduces excess fatty tissue that is not responsive to exercise and skin from the undersides of the upper arms. A brachioplasty can give the arms a more toned, balanced, and appealing appearance. Patients often feel more confident and have an improved body image because of the new contours.

An upper arm lift (also known as a brachioplasty) at the Milwaukee area’s Parkins Plastic Surgery involves an incision for removing excess skin, as well as excess fat if necessary. This incision extends along the underside of the arm, typically from the armpit to the elbow. It is positioned to hide the resulting scar in natural creases for camouflage. After skin and fat are removed, the remaining skin is re-draped, and the incision is sutured.

Even if you’ve always had larger arms compared to the rest of your body contours, brachioplasty can provide the sleek and beautiful results you’re looking for. If this applies to you, Dr. Parkins can also recommend liposuction to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the upper arm area.