Arm Lift with Liposuction in Miami, FL
Combined lipo-brachioplasty removes both fat and loose skin from the upper arms — the correct operation for patients with significant post-weight-loss or age-related skin laxity that liposuction alone cannot fix. The tradeoff is an inner-arm scar, in exchange for a dramatically tighter contour.
| Combined operation | Brachioplasty + adjunct lipo |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia |
| Duration | 2.5–4 hours |
| Compression sleeves | 4–6 weeks |
| Return to desk work | 10–14 days |
| Typical Miami cost | $8,500 – $14,500 |
When you actually need a lift
- Hanging 'bat-wing' skin after weight loss
- Poor skin retraction on pinch test
- Age-related laxity beyond BodyTite range
- Willingness to accept an inner-arm scar
Anesthesia
General anesthesia in an accredited facility.
Recovery timeline
- Day 0–3Sleeves continuous; arm elevation.
- Week 1–2Return to desk work; drains if placed.
- Week 6Cardio; scar management begins.
- Week 8Upper-body strength training.
- Month 6–12Final scar maturation.
Risks and complications
- Wound healing / dehiscence
- Scar hypertrophy or widening
- Sensory change medial arm
- Seroma
- Skin necrosis (smokers)
- Standard lipo risks
Every surgical procedure carries risk. A complete personalized risk discussion is part of every consultation.
Cost factors
- Extent of skin excision
- Extended axillary component
- Anesthesia
- Facility
See our full Liposuction Cost in Miami guide for ranges, what is included in a quote, and financing.
Alternatives and comparisons
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Am I truly beyond BodyTite range?
- Show me your scar photos at 6+ months.
- What is your dehiscence rate?
Frequently asked questions
- When do I need an arm lift instead of just liposuction?
- Loose 'bat-wing' skin that hangs and does not retract with a pinch test needs excision. This is common after major weight loss. Liposuction alone in these patients makes laxity worse, not better.
- Where is the scar?
- The standard brachioplasty scar runs along the inner arm from the axilla to just above the elbow. It is placed to be hidden with the arm at the side. Extended cases may include an axillary Z-plasty.
- How much does arm lift + lipo cost in Miami?
- Combined lipo-brachioplasty in Miami is $8,500–$14,500 depending on scope of skin excision.
- Recovery?
- Compression sleeves 4–6 weeks; desk work at 10–14 days; upper-body lifting at 8 weeks. Scar management for 6–12 months.
- Could BodyTite spare me the scar?
- For mild-to-moderate laxity, yes. For significant skin excess it cannot substitute — you would end up with a suboptimal result and need a lift anyway.
- Risks specific to combined arm lift?
- Wound-healing along the incision, scar hypertrophy, sensory change of the medial arm, seroma, and skin necrosis (higher in smokers).
Medical references
17+ years of body-contouring practice in Miami. Technologies used: VASER 2.2, MicroAire PAL, BodyTite (InMode), Renuvion (Apyx), Tickle Lipo. Hospital privileges: Baptist Health South Florida, Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach. Consultations in English and Spanish.
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