Arm Lift

Also known as brachioplasty, this surgical procedure reshapes the underside of the upper arm—from the armpit to the elbow—by removing excess sagging skin and localized fat. It is often chosen after significant weight loss or age-related laxity to restore smoother contours and better arm proportion.
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Procedure Time

1 - 2 Hours

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Hospital Stay

1 Night

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Anesthesia

General Anesthesia

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Recovery

Return to Work: 1 week. Compression Sleeve: 3-4 weeks

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Result Duration

Permanent

Right for You?
  • You are over the age of 18 and generally healthy.
  • You have significant sagging skin in the armpit and upper arm area due to aging.
  • You have experienced rapid weight loss resulting in "bat wing" deformity.
  • You have stable weight and your skin lacks the elasticity to retract on its own.
  • You want a more aesthetic, contoured arm appearance.
Common Myths
  • "The scars are visible to everyone." -> False. The incision is strategically placed on the inner arm so it is hidden from view when your arms are down (front or back view).
  • "It is a very painful surgery." -> False. It is considered one of the easier aesthetic operations with minimal acute pain; mostly swelling and edema are observed.
  • "Results are temporary." -> False. The removal of excess skin is permanent. However, significant future weight fluctuations can affect the results.

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What is Arm Lifting, is it Permament?

The arm lifting operations are permanent. You can have the taut arms and a proportional body without having to do it again. The operation does not require repetition; however, in case of the excessive weight gain and losing this weight at the same rate, a new operation will be able to be required against the prolapsed skin. After the operation, you will be able to need to take care of yourself, exercise regularly and take care of your skin. If you have this sensitivity, you do not need to go under the knife again for the arm lifting surgery.

Who Can Have the Arm Lifting Surgery?

The arm lifting surgery is an aesthetic operation that requires knowledge and is recommended to be performed by the experienced people. It can be done to anyone over the age of 18 at their own discretion. It is generally known as the method used by the older people to prevent the prolapse caused by aging. It is seen that the people who gain and lose weight quickly resort to these operations to prevent the prolapse, especially in the armpit area, after losing weight. The arm lifting surgery can be applied to anyone who does not have a health problem and wants to have an aesthetic arm appearance at his/her own will. A road map is drawn with the examination to be made to the person beforehand and the operation phase is started.

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Is There Any Scar After the Arm Lifting Surgery?

In the arm lifting operations, the skin incision is made as in many other aesthetic operations. Therefore, the scars are formed on the skin. Planning is done so that the scares are in the inner region of the arm so that they are not noticed when viewed from the front or the back. A thin line will appear when the arm is raised. This is evident upon a very careful look. Your patience during the treatment period and after the healing period, these scars will not bother you.

Is There Any Pain After the Arm Lifting Procedure?

One of the important questions of the people in the arm lifting is whether they will feel pain during and after the procedure. It is considered a much easier operation than the most aesthetic procedures. There is no pain after the procedure, but swelling and edema can occur after the surgery.

How to Perform the Arm Lifting Surgery?

The arm lifting operations are becoming more and more common day by day. The operation, which is usually performed under the general anesthesia, is completed in a period such as 1-2 hours. A skin incision is made from the area extending from the inner parts of the arms to the armpit area. The excess and prolapsed skin in this area is removed. The reason for taking parts from the inside of the arms is that the soft tissue is in these areas and that the scars are hidden after the operation. If the skin quality is good in the areas where there is lubrication rather than the prolapse, the liposuction can be an adequate treatment option for the arm aesthetic.

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Yes, the results are permanent, providing taut arms and a proportional body without the need for repetition. However, maintaining a stable weight and a regular exercise routine is essential to prevent new prolapse if significant weight fluctuations occur in the future.
Incisions are carefully made in the inner region of the arm so they are not noticed when viewed from the front or back. A thin line may be visible when the arm is raised, but these scars become very inconspicuous after the healing period.
If skin quality is good and the concern is mainly localised fat, liposuction may be sufficient. An arm lift is necessary for patients with poor skin elasticity or significant sagging, often seen after rapid weight loss or as a result of ageing.
Most patients find it a much easier operation than other aesthetic procedures, with no significant pain reported after the surgery. Temporary swelling and edema are expected, but these resolve as you follow the provided postoperative care protocols.
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