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, NY During 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

When To Consider an Arm Lift

If your weight is normal, but you feel your shape is marred by underarm laxity.
If you have lost a massive amount of weight and are left with excess upper-arm skin and fat that may resemble bat wings.
If you are willing to accept a scar in exchange for shapelier arms.
Sometimes only liposuction is needed if there is fatty deposition without significant skin laxity.

Arm Lift Considerations

Pros

You will look much better in form-fitting clothes.
You will have increased confidence and a better self-image.
You will be able to wear short-sleeve or sleeveless clothing without feeling self-conscious.

Cons

You will have visible scars along the insides of your arms, extending from the armpit to the elbow.
If your sagging under arm skin is not excessive, consider limited-incision brachioplasty or liposuction.
Your surgeon will not be able to predict exactly how your scars will look.

Are You A Candidate?

You have lost the weight you desire, but are left with redundant underarm skin.
You are an adult with significant upper arm skin laxity due to aging.
Your weight is relatively stable and you are not significantly overweight.
You are a healthy individual with no medical conditions that could impair healing or increase surgery risks.
You are a nonsmoker.
You are committed to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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.

Liposuction

Because liposuction incisions are small, the scars are also small. Most liposuction scars fade and are barely perceptible over time.

Limited-incision brachioplasty

Your scars will most likely be limited to the underarm areas.

Standard brachioplasty

Incisions are generally placed on the inside of the arm and may extend from the underarm (axilla) to just above the elbow.

Extended brachioplasty

The standard brachioplasty incision is extended along the arm down to the body to correct loose skin and fatty tissue under the arm area. The arm lift incision can extend from the elbow to the arm pit and sometimes to the side of the chest.

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”Very professional, courteous office staff. Dr Shatkin and his APP Michelle are excellent. They are personable, confident in what they do and most of all made me feel comfortable during simple procedures and through my surgery. I highly recommend to anyone looking for something as simple as laser treatment, injectables or for any surgical procedure.”

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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.

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Dr. Roberson’s works closely with his patients to tailor their treatments to produce natural results that meet the patient’s and his shared aesthetic goals. His emphasis on shared goals in his practice is important because he believes the best outcomes (and happiest patients) are produced when the surgeon and the patient are working with the same goal in mind.

Dr. Roberson completed six-years of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training at the University of Cincinnati where he was trained in all aspects of plastic surgery including pediatric cleft lip and palate, breast reconstruction after cancer, hand surgery, and facial trauma.