Brachioplasty, more commonly known as an Arm Lift, has skyrocketed in popularity since the year 2000. Some guess this increase might be due to the popularity of Michelle Obama and her toned, much-coveted upper arms. Others connect the dots between the dramatic amount of weight that Americans are losing and the excess skin that comes with it. What is Brachioplasty or an arm lift? An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that: Reduces excess sagging skin that droops downward Tightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm Reduces localized pockets of [...]