Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

During an arm lift an incision is made in the upper inner arms, and excess skin and fat is then removed. Sometimes, incisions can be extended to the elbow or chest area depending on each individual case and the desired outcome. The incision is stitched with dissolvable sutures to allow the skin to heal. This allows the skin to be tightened, creating a firmer appearance.

As long as you are healthy and at a stable weight, an arm lift can be suitable for many people. The skin on the affected area should have a significant level of laxity on the upper arm area to ensure the surgery is effective and to enable you to achieve the desired look. Individuals with significant sagging to the upper arm area or those suffering from discomfort as a result of looser skin would benefit from an arm lift.

Due to the nature of the procedure, patients will be left with a scar on their inner arm. However, this can be later treated with a variety of different scar treatment following a consultation with one of our scar experts at The London Scar Clinic. Apart from scarring, the area may also be slightly painful and, in some cases, you may experience bleeding post-surgery. Other side effects will be discussed with your surgeon during your initial consultation.

Assuming you maintain a healthy weight and remain active, results can last well for over a decade. Excess skin and fat have been removed during the procedure and, therefore, the area should remain much tighter for an extended period of time.

During the arm lift procedure you will receive anaesthetic and therefore no pain or discomfort should be felt at this time. Following surgery, discomfort and swelling are common in the area. However, this should begin to alleviate after a few days and after 2 weeks this should be nearly gone. During recovery, pain relief can be prescribed.