Awake Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) in Lubbock TX.

Awake Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) in Lubbock, TX

Reclaim Sleek, Toned Arms Comfortably & Affordably Under Local Anesthesia

Have you noticed loose, sagging skin or stubborn fat on your upper arms that simply won’t go away with diet and exercise? Often referred to as "bat wings," excess upper arm tissue can deeply affect your self-confidence, making you hesitant to wear sleeveless shirts or raising your arms comfortably.

At FacePLUS+ Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock, Texas, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thanapoom (Mo) Boonipat offers an advanced, highly comfortable solution: Awake Brachioplasty (Arm Lift). By performing this powerful body contouring procedure under local anesthesia while you are fully awake, we deliver beautiful, dramatic results while bypassing the heavy downtime, risks, and expenses of general anesthesia.

What is an Awake Brachioplasty?

A traditional arm lift removes loose, hanging skin and targeted fat from the elbow to the armpit. However, traditional surgery requires you to go fully to sleep under general anesthesia.

An Awake Brachioplasty achieves the exact same beautiful, highly sculpted results, but uses targeted local anesthesia to completely numb the treatment area.

• You are fully awake and relaxed throughout the procedure.

• You feel zero actual pain—only light tugging or pressure as Dr. Mo artfully contours your arms.

• No general anesthesia hangover means you walk out of surgery feeling clear-headed and can begin a much faster, smoother recovery at home.

"My awake brachioplasty procedure was surprisingly easy... Dr. Mo and the staff made my surgery such a smooth process."

— Actual FacePLUS+ Patient Review

Why Choose an Awake Arm Lift at FacePLUS+?

1. Significantly More Affordable

Hospital fees, anesthesiologist fees, and general sedation can easily double or triple the total cost of a cosmetic procedure. By performing your arm lift awake right here in our specialized private suite, we pass those massive financial savings directly to you.

2. Gold-Standard Safety: Quad A Accredited Facility

Your safety is our absolute priority. While many offices perform awake procedures in standard exam rooms, FacePLUS+ is a Quad A Accredited surgical facility—the recognized gold standard in patient safety. Dr. Mo Boonipat has committed to the most rigorous inspection processes in the industry to ensure hospital-level sterility, safety protocols, and advanced monitoring in a private, boutique environment.

3. Ivy-League & Mayo Clinic Expertise

Dr. Mo Boonipat is a board-certified plastic surgeon who completed his rigorous plastic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic (frequently ranked the #1 hospital in the world). As both a highly trained surgeon and an accomplished traditional artist, he brings an exceptional eye for natural harmony, balance, and fine precision to every incision.

The Awake Brachioplasty Procedure: What to Expect

We want you to feel entirely at ease from consultation to recovery. Here is how we break down the procedure:

1.Personalized Consultation:Before Surgery.

Dr. Mo listens closely to your aesthetic goals, evaluates your arm tissue, and maps out a customized surgical blueprint designed to hide incisions as discreetly as possible along the inner arm.

2.Targeted Local Numbing:Day of Surgery.

Once you are resting comfortably in our Quad A surgical suite, we administer a specialized local tumescent numbing fluid into the upper arms. You will feel a brief pinch, and within minutes, the entire area is completely numb.

3.Sculpting & Tissue Removal:1.5 - 2.5 Hours.

Dr. Mo gently removes the excess, hanging skin. If stubborn pockets of fat are present, he may combine the excision with targeted liposuction to give your arms a beautifully definition-enhanced, athletic contour.

4.Walk Out & Recover:Post-Op.

Because no heavy sedatives were used, you can stand up, walk out of the clinic with your driver, and recover in the comfort of your own home immediately after the procedure.

Advanced Recovery: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

At FacePLUS+, we don't just stop at the surgery. To ensure our West Texas patients achieve the fastest, most optimal healing possible, we offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) right here at our institute.

Breathing near-pure oxygen in our state-of-the-art chamber at two times the normal atmospheric pressure (2 ATA) floods your body’s tissues with the healing oxygen they need. This advanced recovery support dramatically minimizes post-surgical swelling and bruising, helping you return to your normal routine—and show off your new arms—much sooner.

Are You a Candidate for an Awake Arm Lift?

An awake brachioplasty is ideal for adult men and women in Lubbock and surrounding West Texas communities who:

• Have significant loose, sagging skin under the upper arms (often due to natural aging or major weight loss).

• Are near their stable, target weight.

• Prefer to avoid the systemic risks and high costs of general anesthesia.

• Are in good overall health with realistic aesthetic expectations.

(Note: If the concept of being awake during surgery makes you nervous, Dr. Mo also gladly offers a twilight sedation option to keep you perfectly relaxed!)

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Ready to say goodbye to heavy, sagging arm skin and hello to beautifully defined, confident contours? Find out if an Awake Brachioplasty is right for you.

We proudly serve patients across Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, and the greater West Texas region.

• 📍 Address: 12505 Quaker Ave, Suite A, Lubbock, TX 79424