Arm lift surgery, or brachioplasty, is a cosmetic procedure designed to eliminate excess skin and flab on the upper arms commonly referred to as “bat wings.” In recent years, the popularity of arm lift surgery has increased as more people have been successful in losing large amounts of weight.
After significant weight loss, many men and women end up with loose, stretched skin that does not naturally tighten and conform to their new, slimmer body shape. The upper arms are especially prone to this condition.Loose skin flaps can also develop on the upper arms as people naturally age. This is especially true for sun worshippers whose skin has lost elasticity after years of sun damage.