The underside of the upper arm when the arms are held out straight to the sides is typically an area that can develop loose skin. It is also an area that can have extra fatty tissue.
This typically is seen as looser skin that can sag down with stretch marks. When the skin is pinched away from the body it no longer snaps back as it once did. This is due to a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin.
The underside of the upper arm when the arms are held out straight to the sides is typically an area that can develop loose skin. It is also an area that can have extra fatty tissue.
This typically is seen as looser skin that can sag down with stretch marks. When the skin is pinched away from the body it no longer snaps back as it once did. This is due to a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin.
This is more common in woman, especially after large fluctuations in weight or if there is a genetic predisposition.
The excess skin is treated surgically with removal in the form of an arm lift known as a brachioplasty in conjunction with body jet liposuction.
It can be performed with other body contouring procedures after massive weight loss.
