Excess skin and fat of the arms can be a result of heredity, or more commonly significant weight loss. Not being able to wear tank tops, bathing suits or other sleeveless tops and dresses, and having to wear long-sleeved shirts, blouses or shawls in warm weather are common complaints. There may be physical problems caused by chafing and irritation of the excess skin and fat as well. A brachioplasty or "arm lift" is a surgical procedure by which excess skin and excess fat from the upper arms are removed.
Occasionally, when there is excess fat only with minimal skin excess and good skin elasticity, liposuction alone may be sufficient. More often, an arm lift or brachioplasty procedure is indicated, in which excess skin and fat are removed and the arms are contoured.
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