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Arm Lift in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

An arm lift (brachioplasty) removes the loose skin that hangs from the upper arm — the fold that no amount of gym work tightens, most common after major weight loss.

The honest trade is a scar along the inside of the arm for a firm contour you can dress and move in. When skin quality is good and the excess is small, liposuction alone may be the better plan — the exam decides.

Performed by the surgeons of Tulsa Surgical Arts — the practice behind the AACS-certified cosmetic surgery fellowship — in an AAAHC-accredited surgery center with a private overnight guest suite. Loose upper-arm skin removed — the honest scar-for-contour trade.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep).
  2. The surgeon marks the extra skin with your arm raised — the pattern is planned standing, awake, with you.
  3. Liposuction thins the fat layer where needed.
  4. The extra skin is removed along the inside of the arm, from armpit toward the elbow as your pattern requires.
  5. The cuts are closed in layers with dissolving stitches; light dressings and a compression sleeve go on.
  6. Surgery takes about two hours. You go home the same day.

The plain-language guide — body contouring after weight loss

Arm, thigh and lower-body lifts, explained simply — written at an 8th-grade reading level — plain words, no jargon.

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The honest risk list — read it before your consult

Every surgery has risks. These are the main ones, in plain words — and we go over all of them with you in person.

  • A visible scar along the inner arm — the central honest trade of this operation. Most fade over a year; some stay noticeable.
  • Numb patches of the inner arm, often waking up over months.
  • Swelling of the forearm and hand early on — elevation helps.
  • Fluid buildup (seroma) that may need drainage.
  • Slow wound healing, especially near the armpit and in smokers.
  • Scars that widen with arm movement — taping and scar care are part of the plan.
  • Asymmetry needing a touch-up.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Blood clots in the legs. A clot can travel to the lungs. That is an emergency.
  • Problems from anesthesia. These are rare in healthy people.
  • The need for another surgery to fix a problem or improve the result.

Recovery, honestly

What the weeks actually look like.

The arc

First few daysArms rest elevated on pillows; hands stay useful for light tasks. Compression sleeves on.
One weekMost desk workers return, typing comfortably with breaks. No lifting over ten pounds.
Two weeksRange of motion loosens; light cardio without arm strain.
Six weeksFull exercise, including upper-body training.
One yearThe scar matures and fades — its final look declares itself.

When to call, day or night

In any emergency, call 911 first

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now — do not drive yourself, do not wait:

  • Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or trouble breathing.
  • Fainting, sudden confusion, or weakness on one side of the body.
  • One leg swells, or one calf hurts more than the other.
  • Blood soaks a bandage and does not slow down with gentle pressure.

Otherwise call 918-392-7900, day or night, if:

  • One arm becomes much more swollen, tight, or painful than the other.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from the incision, or you see pus.
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Cost, answered

What an arm lift actually costs.

We don’t do internet price tags. Pricing moves with your anatomy, primary versus revision, and what your plan combines — so your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included. We honor it.

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After major weight loss, arms are often one chapter of a staged plan — arms, chest, belly — sequenced safely and priced plan by plan.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
About two hours for most plans. You go home the same day with your arms in light compression.
When can I be back at work?
Desk work at about one week, with typing breaks and no lifting over ten pounds. Full upper-body exercise restarts at six weeks.
Will there be scars?
Yes — along the inside of the upper arm, and its length matches how much skin must go. It is the honest trade of this operation, and we show you real healed examples at consult.
What does it cost?
Pricing is personal — it depends on your anatomy and the complexity of your plan. Your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included.

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