As with every plastic surgery procedure Dr. Armijo performs, he will do his best to choose the ideal incision sites – meaning using minimal incision size to reduce scarring, and selecting locations that will be relatively easy for you to cover up. However, no matter how careful your surgeon is, arm lift patients should expect some scarring. The majority of our patients say they prefer having scars to the fat and sagging skin that initially prompted them to seek treatment.
Brachioplasty incisions tend to be on the underside of the upper arms. Depending on the location and amount of skin Dr. Armijo removes, scarring can extend toward the elbow area. Initially, scars appear raised and red, but they should fade over the first year following your procedure. Having said that, your arm skin can take longer than the rest of your body to heal scars, so the full process can take a couple of years. Using daily SPF and scar treatments can help significantly.