Upper-arm lift surgery on the rise in U.S.

Upper-arm lift is the latest trend in plastic surgery, according to a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

While bigger eyes, higher noses and bigger breasts still prevail in the industry, arms are definitely having their moment with the number of surgeries shooting up 4,378 percent over the past decade. The primary patients are those who have gone through dramatic weight loss and want to tighten the saggy underarm area.

The new wave in the plastic surgery industry is not only generated from Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Aniston or Michelle Obama flaunting their perfect fit in sleeveless tops, but also from Americans being more successful in dramatic weight loss, dropping as much as 30 kilograms, an expert said.

The patients usually struggle to lead a normal life due to weight problems, said Dr. Paul Carniol, a plastic surgeon in a private practice in Summit, New Jersey. He urged those with minor weight problems to reconsider the upper-arm lift surgery.

“The operation leaves a visible scar and most people can tighten up their arms with diet and exercise,” he said.

From news report
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