The Sleeveless Gown's Quiet Prep Work

Before a strapless bodice or a cap sleeve makes it to the red carpet, the arms underneath get their own season of attention. Dermatologists and aestheticians are now naming the treatments worth a client's time for firming the upper arm, addressing everything from crepey texture to the fluid retention that can soften a sharp shoulder line. It is less a single fix than a menu, matched to what the skin and the silhouette actually need.

With reporting from Harper's Bazaar.