Two of the most common procedures for the upper arms are an arm lift (brachioplasty) and liposuction – or a combination of both. While both procedures can improve shape and definition, they address different concerns and are often recommended for different types of patients.
"Liposuction is effective in treating stubborn areas of fat, but your skin can only contract so much with the liposuction procedure. If there's additional skin, then it might require excision with an abdominoplasty."