Arm Lift in Buffalo, NY

An upper arm lift, also know as brachioplasty, is a procedure that can remove excess and unsightly skin. Many patients complain that they cannot fit into normal shirts due to imbalance of their upper arms compared to the rest of their body.

Arm Lift in Buffalo, NYDuring surgery, Dr. Shatkin will remove excess skin as needed to tighten the upper arm. The procedure is often combined with liposuction to reduce the overall volume if needed.

In Buffalo and Western New York, Dr. Shatkin performs Arm Lift, which is also know as Brachioplasty.

An upper arm lift, or brachioplasty, reshapes the upper arm to tighten loose skin and remove fat that often creates a “bat wing” appearance under the arm.

Removing the excess skin caused by weight loss or natural aging can tighten loose skin that extends from the underarm area to the elbow; liposuction is sometimes used in combination to achieve the best results.

What You Should Know About An Arm Lift

What will my upper arm lift incisions and scars be like?

Upper arm lift scars vary depending on the amount of excess tissue you have and the elasticity of your skin. Even patients who undergo a standard brachioplasty, which results in larger scars, are usually quite satisfied with the results.

Arm Lift in Buffalo, NY

BEFORE / AFTER

arm lift faq's

Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.​

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

Learn More

WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE?

Read The Aesthetic Associates Centre Blog