Upper Arm Lifts Via Plastic Surgery On The Rise
A plastic surgery procedure that was documented to be on the rise between the years of 2000 and 2012 was the upper arm lift, a new report suggests.
In 2012, over 15,000 upper arm lifts were performed across the U.S., an increase from just 300 in 2000, according to the report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
An upper arm lift, commonly known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the under part of the upper arm - from the underarm region to the elbow.
Weight gain and loss, growing older, and even heredity can result in the upper arm sagging or drooping in appearance. Exercise can strengthen and improve the muscle tone of the upper arm, however, it cannot treat excess skin that has lost elasticity or weakened tissues and fat deposits in the arm.
ASPS President Gregory Evans, MD, explained:
"Women are paying more attention to their arms in general and are becoming more aware of options to treat this area. For some women, the arms have always been a troublesome area and, along with proper diet and exercise, liposuction can help refine them. Others may opt for a brachioplasty when there is a fair amount of loose skin present with minimal elasticity."
Doctors point out that there is not one reason for the recent the rise, except that women are now paying attention to the arms of female celebrities more. According to a recent poll, women desired the arms of first lady Michelle Obama, followed by actress Jennifer Aniston.
An upper arm lift generally costs between $6,000 and $8,000. One drawback to the procedure is that it leaves a scar on the upper arm.
ASPS Public Education Committee Chair David Reath, MD, based in Knoxville, Tenn. explained, "It's a trade off. We get rid of the skin, but we leave a scar. So, as long as there's enough improvement to be made in the shape of the arm to justify the scar, then it's a great procedure."
The procedure that documented the greatest reduction between 2011 and 2012 was butt lifts. Buttock implant procedures fell 25%, while buttock lifts decreased 36%.
The report also revealed that among men, chest reduction procedures became more popular. The increase was just 4%, but the rise was seen across all age groups - a surprising find, according to the authors.
The most prevalent surgical procedure performed in 2012 was breast augmentation, however, the total number of breast augmentation procedures fell by 7%. Liposuction also documented a decline in 2012.
The ASPS' report from last year suggested that plastic surgeries were still on the rise despite a slow growing economy. The report documented 13.8 million plastic surgery procedures performed in 2011, an increase of 5% from 2010.
Written by Kelly Fitzgerald
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posted by Dr Rhys Branman on 3 May 2013 at 1:51 pm
She does have well toned arms! I think one might have to work out a little to get those arms, however. Well toned with nice biceps. I suppose one could have an arm lift and bicep implants, but I doubt Ms Obama did. Lift weights, ladies. It's easier to get Kate Middleton's nose! Brachioplasty is a helpful surgery for people who have lost a large amount of weight. But I still say, stick with being the best YOU possible!
Dr Rhys Branman
Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center
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posted by Carol on 3 May 2013 at 1:06 pm
I feel there is to much revamping going around. The Physicians doing Plastic Surgery should set a limit on age of patient, also the amount of times you operate on the same individual. This is way out of hand, if you are aging, do it gracefully. If you have a birth defect, or accident damage done to your body I concure. Please, appreciate the body that God gave you, and take of the only YOU there is. If he saw what you are doing to his creation, I don't think he would be pleased.
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posted by Ellen Zellinger on 29 Apr 2013 at 1:22 pm
Your article stated the heightened awareness of women's concerns about their arms. But only gave the option of a brachioplasty. The surgeon I work for performs circumferential arm liposculpting leaving the entire arm toned and sculpted. I believe this option should also be written about for your readers to be fully educated.
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