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Persons Plastic Surgery:
Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
911 Moraga Road #205
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 283-4012
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Persons Plastic Surgery:
Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
1120 Second Street, Suite A
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 283-4012
Saturday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Under Arm Surgery
As we age, the skin and subcutaneous tissues tend to relax and fall. The area under the arm and the axilla are no exception. Women and people who’ve undergone significant weight loss are particularly prone to this issue. Dr. Barbara Persons performs arm lift surgery in Lafayette and Brentwood to restore firm upper arm contours for patients from Walnut Creek and around the Bay Area.
Arm Lift/Brachioplasty
Before & After Photos
Case: 1 of 2
Before & After
Case: 1 of 1
This woman came to Dr. Persons practice seeking to reduce the size of her upper arms. Dr. Persons performed an arm lift (brachioplasty) to remove the loose skin on her arms and give her arms a tighter, more lifted appearance.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
The Operation
An incision is made in the armpit area and under the arm. Excess skin and fat are excised, and often liposuction is performed at the same time to thin the arm. A scar is left in the axilla and under the arm and is placed in such a way as to be well hidden. A compression garment is placed in the area at the end of the procedure.
How Long Does It Last?
The results are permanent if there is no large weight loss or gain after the procedure. There is some stretching of the tissues over the first six months; however, a significant improvement will be permanent.
Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
As a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon whose personal connection to plastic surgery inspired her to pursue this career as a lifelong calling, Dr. Persons engages with each of her patients on a very personal level. She's known for creating results that look natural and brings a woman's perspective that patients appreciate.
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Recovery
The First Month After Surgery
The patient is able to walk immediately after surgery and is, in fact, encouraged to do so three to four times per day for several minutes each time. The compression garment will be worn for a total of four weeks.
Some swelling and bruising is normal but is generally minimal. The amount of pain associated with this procedure is quite variable. Some patients note a moderate amount of discomfort, and for some it is more intense, but certainly there is some. Scars from the procedure remain but fade significantly over time.
Most patients will be off from work for two weeks after surgery. During this time, patients must refrain from heavy lifting, straining, or over-activity. Normal strenuous activity may be resumed in five to six weeks.
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