Is it customary to have a breast lift, arm lift at the same time?

Yes: Often there is excess skin along the side of the breast/ chet wall. This skin can be used to augment the breast, during a breast lift. The two procedures can also be done independent of each other. A consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the american board of plastic surgery will clarify each case.

Sometimes: Procedures done together can add some additional risk but can also be done safely depending on the situation, the medical condition of the patient, the total time spent under anesthesia and other considerations. Discuss any and all concerns that you have with the surgeon. Also make sure he is board-certified by the american board of plastic surgery.

Yes.: It is quite common to perform both of these operations at the same time. Many patients, who for example have lost significant weight, benefit from both operations. Sometimes the same patients also benefit from excision of excess skin/adipose of the upper chest (upper body lift) area as well. Consult with board certified plastic surgeons for more precise advice. Best wishes.

Following wt loss: This is a popular combination following massive weight loss and often combines restoring lost breast volume with an implant as well as excess lateral chest or upper back (bra strap) skin redundancy.

Yes: This is a common combination procedure following significant weight loss. The breast lift can lift up the sagging breasts and the arm lift can remove that loose skin, excess fat around the arms.