BRACHIOPLASTY is a surgical procedure done by plastic surgeons to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from UPPER ARM.  BRACHIOPLASTY is not a surgical treatment for weight loss.  Obese individuals who intend to lose weight should postpone all forms of body contouring surgery until they have been able to maintain their weight loss. 

     A variety of techniques are used by plastic surgeons to accomplish a brachioplasty, and it can be combined with other forms of body contouring surgery, including suction-assisted lipectomy, which can be done at the same time. 

     This procedure often follows weight loss, particularly if the weight loss has been significant.  Many bariatric weight loss patients ( Gastric By-pass or Banding ) will need this procedure when they have reached their weight loss goal.  It is slightly possible, but not likely, that your insurance will consider this a "medically necessary" procedure.  Therefore, it is unlikely they will cover it. 

     If you have further questions about Brachioplasty procedures, we suggest you click on the link below, which will take you to the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  They will have the greatest amount and most up-to-date information available to help educate you about the procedure, and help you decide if this surgery is right for you.

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