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859

before & after photo sets

Compare the starting point as carefully as the arm lift result.

$7,500–$11,000

Middle half · 111 unspecified-scope practices

The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.

1–2 weeks

At least, to work

Aesthetic Society aftercare; individual clearance. Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.

145

publishing practices

Active practices with arm lift photos published on Afters.

Arm Lift before and after photos from practices across the U.S.

Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.

Practice-publishedArm Lift before at June S. Chen, M.D., P.C. in Salt Lake City, UTBeforeArm Lift after at June S. Chen, M.D., P.C. in Salt Lake City, UTAfterJune S. Chen, M.D., P.C.Salt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Andrew Smith, MD, FACS in Irvine, CABeforeArm Lift after at Andrew Smith, MD, FACS in Irvine, CAAfterAndrew Smith, MD, FACSIrvine, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates in Henderson, NVBeforeArm Lift after at Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates in Henderson, NVAfterHankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery AssociatesHenderson, NVPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Bernard A. Shuster, MD, FACS in Hollywood, FLBeforeArm Lift after at Bernard A. Shuster, MD, FACS in Hollywood, FLAfterBernard A. Shuster, MD, FACSHollywood, FLPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Blaine Plastic Surgery in New York, NYResultBlaine Plastic SurgeryNew York, NYPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Newvue Plastic Surgery in Bellevue, WAResultNewvue Plastic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedArm Lift result at North Texas Plastic Surgery in Dallas, TXResultNorth Texas Plastic SurgeryDallas, TXPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Kelly R. Kunkel, MD, PA in Fort Worth, TXBeforeArm Lift after at Kelly R. Kunkel, MD, PA in Fort Worth, TXAfterKelly R. Kunkel, MD, PAFort Worth, TXPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Campanile Plastic Surgery in Denver, COBeforeArm Lift after at Campanile Plastic Surgery in Denver, COAfterCampanile Plastic SurgeryDenver, COPractice-publishedArm Lift result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Dr. Nataliya Biskup in Wichita, KSBeforeArm Lift after at Dr. Nataliya Biskup in Wichita, KSAfterDr. Nataliya BiskupWichita, KSPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Restore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS in San Diego, CAResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CA
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Read these photos well

What to look for in arm lift photos.

  1. 01

    The underside of the arm

    Compare how much skin hangs below the upper arm in the before, and the contour in the after.

  2. 02

    The scar

    The incision runs along the inner or back of the arm, sometimes into the armpit. Look at where it sits and how it healed.

  3. 03

    The arm held the same way

    A raised or bent arm can hide or exaggerate loose skin. Compare pairs where the arm is posed the same.

  4. 04

    Later photos

    Scars change as they heal. Ask how long after surgery the after was taken.

Where these results come from

859 arm lift results from 145 practices in 31 states.

Most results by state

  • Texas171
  • California142
  • Utah103
  • Colorado82
  • New York49

Most results by practice

Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.

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What the research says, before you compare practices.

Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.

Who it suits

What is an arm lift or brachioplasty?

An arm lift, also called brachioplasty, removes excess sagging upper-arm skin and reshapes the area between the armpit and elbow, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Fat removal and internal supporting sutures may be part of the operation. The central trade is less hanging skin in exchange for an incision scar.

Different areas of skin removal

Full, mini, extended

Placement and quality vary

A lasting scar

Arm lift candidacy: the full guide

What it costs

How much does an arm lift cost in 2026?

Arm lift cost falls between $7,500 and $11,000 in Afters’ recheck for the middle half of 111 practices’ own posted starting points for “arm lift” or “brachioplasty” without a named scope, checked October 18, 2026. Only 14 full-scope practices qualify, below our 30-practice threshold, so full and mini prices have their own figures below.

Middle half · 111 unspecified-scope practices

$7,500–$11,000

Separate full-scope own prices

14

Arm lift cost · 2026: the full guide

Recovery

How long is arm lift recovery?

Arm lift recovery generally needs at least 1–2 weeks before returning to work, according to the Aesthetic Society’s aftercare guidance, while its heavy-lifting restrictions can last up to 6 weeks and scars take at least 9–12 months to flatten and lighten.

At least, to work

1–2 weeksAesthetic Society aftercare; individual clearance

Heavy lifting delay

Up to 6 weeksAesthetic Society; separate activity milestone

Arm lift recovery: the full guide

Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.

You know more now. Compare several arm lift results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.

Practice-publishedArm Lift result at North Texas Plastic Surgery in Dallas, TXResultNorth Texas Plastic SurgeryDallas, TXPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Kelly R. Kunkel, MD, PA in Fort Worth, TXBeforeArm Lift after at Kelly R. Kunkel, MD, PA in Fort Worth, TXAfterKelly R. Kunkel, MD, PAFort Worth, TXPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Campanile Plastic Surgery in Denver, COBeforeArm Lift after at Campanile Plastic Surgery in Denver, COAfterCampanile Plastic SurgeryDenver, COPractice-publishedArm Lift result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Dr. Nataliya Biskup in Wichita, KSBeforeArm Lift after at Dr. Nataliya Biskup in Wichita, KSAfterDr. Nataliya BiskupWichita, KSPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Restore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS in San Diego, CAResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Aesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery in La Mesa, CAResultAesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic SurgeryLa Mesa, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Jon Grazer MD Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Newport Beach, CAResultJon Grazer MD Plastic Surgery & AestheticsNewport Beach, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Iconic Plastic Surgery in Carlsbad, CABeforeArm Lift after at Iconic Plastic Surgery in Carlsbad, CAAfterIconic Plastic SurgeryCarlsbad, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift before at Evolve Aesthetic Surgery in San Diego, CABeforeArm Lift after at Evolve Aesthetic Surgery in San Diego, CAAfterEvolve Aesthetic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Coastal Plastic Surgeons in San Diego, CAResultCoastal Plastic SurgeonsSan Diego, CAPractice-publishedArm Lift result at Dr. Dana K. Khuthaila in New York, NYResultDr. Dana K. KhuthailaNew York, NY
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Questions for my Arm Lift consultation

Personal planning edition

  1. 1Which part of my arm is loose skin, which is fat, and what will your proposed operation change?
  2. 2Which arm lift scope and fee categories does your advertised price cover?
  3. 3For my exact arm lift, what dates and examination findings will govern work, driving, lifting and later scar review?
  4. 4What makes my skin, health and expectations a fit for this arm lift?
  5. 5How does my itemized arm lift quote differ from the ASPS figure and its exclusions?

Before you go

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Notes to bring home

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  • The result they believe is realistic
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Answer the questions the photos cannot.

Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.

Are these Arm Lift before and after photos real?+

Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.

When are Arm Lift after photos usually taken?+

The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled, often well after the 1-2 weeks downtime window. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.

What should I look for in Arm Lift before and after photos?+

Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare consistent angles, similar starting point, natural transitions. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.

Will my Arm Lift results look like these?+

Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.

How do I find a surgeon whose arm lift work fits me?+

Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.

Keep doing the homework

A result is only one part of the decision.

01

Understand the real cost

Typical range: $6,900–$16,500. See what moves a quote up or down.

02

Picture the recovery

Plan around roughly 1-2 weeks. Learn how healing changes what you see.

03

Find the work near you

Compare results from practices in your area.

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A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.

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