Brachioplasty in Plano

A brachioplasty is a 2- to 4-hour surgery that involves the following steps.

First, we administer anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the surgery. Before your procedure, you and Dr. Barton discuss which administration option you would prefer: general or intravenous sedation.

Once the anesthesia is in effect, Dr. Barton makes an incision, typically along the inside or back of the arm. Excess skin and fat are then removed and the remaining skin is pulled taut and sutured to reshape the arm.

Finally, the incisions are closed and bandages are applied.

Some individuals may require liposuction as part of their brachioplasty in Plano.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes small amounts of fat from various parts of your body. During your consultation, Dr. Barton determines whether including liposuction would benefit your surgical outcome.

Yes, after your brachioplasty in Plano, you will wear an elastic bandage or compression garment for a determined duration of time. Dr. Barton will give you more specific instructions on your recovery timeline during your consultation.

Compression garments boast the following benefits:

• Reduces swelling: Compression garments place pressure on the surgical site to prevent fluid buildup that causes swelling and instead promote drainage.
• Accelerates healing: Your body relies on blood circulation to inhibit blood clot formation, and also carry oxygen and nutrients to your wound to rebuild new tissue. In most cases, movement boosts blood circulation, but since your mobility is limited post-surgery, you need compression garments to boost and promote this bodily function.
• Minimize visible scarring: Continuous pressure on the surgical area softens and flattens scars, which diminishes the appearance of them.

Please remember to keep your compression garment and incision site clean. Dr. Barton will give you detailed instructions on how to further care for your arms post-surgery so that you achieve the best possible outcome.

Like with any surgery, scarring will appear where we make the incision. Fortunately, scars fade over time, and Dr. Barton uses state-of-the-art techniques to try to minimize or conceal scars from your brachioplasty in Plano.

Our aesthetics team can also offer scar-minimizing options once the incision has fully healed through treatments like microneedling or with scar-fading products.

The results from your brachioplasty in Plano can last several years or longer, depending on your lifestyle. We recommend continuing the healthy habits that you picked up on your weight loss journey.

Maintaining a stable weight and avoiding significant fluctuations helps preserve the toned appearance in your arms—and the rest of your body. Regular exercise, particularly upper-body strength training, can further enhance the outcome.

A good candidate for a brachioplasty (arm lift) has excess, hanging skin from their arms (bat wings) and is in good overall health, as surgery can cause risks such as blood clotting, bleeding, and infection.

We also expect you to refrain from smoking for at least 6 weeks before and after your surgery. If you are unable to stop smoking, we will not be able to perform surgery on you.

We will determine that you are not a good candidate for a brachioplasty in Plano if you fall under the following categories:

• Uncontrolled medical conditions
• Significant weight fluctuations
• Smoker and can’t refrain from smoking
• Unrealistic expectations
• Severe obesity

Not all plastic surgeons are the same. Having a board-certified plastic surgeon ensures a higher success rate and lower risk of complications than a cosmetic surgeon alone.

Due to her extensive training and education, Dr. Barton’s capabilities extend beyond cosmetic enhancements, encompassing a strong foundation in reconstructive plastic surgery as well. This means that her results are functional, beautiful, and natural-looking because she can tailor this treatment to your anatomy.

Another benefit of finding someone with board certification is that they can deliver exceptional patient care from start to finish. Dr. Barton educates you on every aspect of your brachioplasty, making sure that you’re making fully informed decisions from start to finish.

We do not perform the surgery at any of our own McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery locations. Instead, we partner with nearby surgical facilities that give us access to state-of-the art technology and surgical rooms.

Following your consultation, you meet with one of our team members who helps you finalize the details for your plastic surgery, including the location, the date and time, and your transportation arrangements for pick-up.

The cost of a brachioplasty differs from patient to patient, depending on factors like the techniques that Dr. Barton will use and whether she will include liposuction in your procedure or not. While we can’t give you a price right now, we will give you a detailed quote of how much the procedure will cost at your consultation.

You can either pay for your brachioplasty up front, or make manageable payments through Cherry financing. Some plans even offer 0% APR with no impact on your credit to apply.

No matter which option you choose, we try to make this process as seamless as possible. That means transparent pricing with no hidden or surprise fees.

Yes! Excess skin can happen on all parts of your body post-weight loss, not just your arms. Dr. Barton’s versatile skills give her the ability to sculpt your entire body from head to toe. Here are a few of our recommendations:

• Abdominoplasty – An abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat on your stomach after pregnancy or weight loss. It can even help repair diastasis recti, a condition that often occurs during pregnancy that causes your abdominal muscles to separate and bulge out.
• Panniculectomy – A panniculectomy removes the apron of skin that hangs from your lower abdomen down to your hips or knees (known as the pannus). This treatment offers cosmetic and functional benefits, giving you a more contoured abdominal appearance and reducing lower back pain.
• Thighplasty – Also known as a thigh lift, a thighplasty eliminates unwanted fat and skin around your thighs, giving you a more toned look.

You can also pair a brachioplasty in Plano with a fat transfer, which allows you to remove fat in one area of your body and place it in a more desirable area, including:

• Your cheekbones to add definition
• Your face to smooth wrinkles
• Your hands to reduce wrinkles

If you have enough fat, you can add shape to your breasts or buttocks for a more curvy silhouette.

During your consultation, Dr. Barton will assess the amount of fat that you have and determine if a fat transfer is the right treatment for you.

Yes! At McGuiness, we offer surgical and non-surgical solutions to improve your arm contour. While these treatments don’t remove excess skin, they can still address a lack of muscle definition and tighten skin in the treatment area. These nonsurgical options can even complement your brachioplasty in Plano and prolong the results:

• Emsculpt NEO – This noninvasive body contouring device adds muscle tone and removes fat from your arms and other parts of your body. Blending two technologies: radiofrequency energy and high-intensity electric stimulation (HIFES), it delivers a supercharged workout to the treatment area for a contoured and sculpted look.
• CoolTone – CoolTone specifically targets muscle through active magnetic pulse technology to induce muscle contractions. This treatment mimics an intense workout in a quick 30-minute session. This treatment pairs well with an already active lifestyle that supports your newly toned arms from a brachioplasty.
• CoolSculpting Elite – CoolSculpting targets and freezes fat cells to remove them from your body permanently. In most cases, you can reduce up to 25% of fat in the treatment area, giving your arms (or thighs, jawline, or abdomen) a slimmer appearance. You can pair this treatment with CoolTone and Emsculpt NEO for best results.

While these noninvasive treatments work effectively to slim, tone, and contour your arms please understand that they do not yield as dramatic results as a brachioplasty in Plano.

Before your brachioplasty, please follow these instructions:

• Stop smoking 6 weeks before your surgery
• Avoid blood-thinning medications 2 weeks before your surgery
• Follow lab work or clearance requirements provided by Dr. Barton
• Arrange for a ride home after your surgery

After your brachioplasty in Plano, please follow these instructions:

• Keep your arms elevated to reduce swelling
• Avoid strenuous activities, lifting, and stretching
• Keep the surgical site clean to prevent infections