Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Renew your self esteem and feel confident about your body - wear short sleeved tops whenever you want. Arm lift surgery can give you slimmer, more toned arms, whether you have lost weight or just have excess loose skin on your upper arms, brachioplasty could be for you.

Brachioplasty surgery removes the skin fold hanging from the upper arms, sometimes known as dinner lady arms, bingo wings or batwings. Inner arm lift surgery is very effective at removing excessive skin, especially if someone has lost a vast amount of weight and is carrying unsightly folds of skin where fat used to be. If you have arms with excessive fat and would like a more slender, sculpted appearance you may wish to consider liposuction, as arm lifts can leave fairly long scars. These two options will be discussed at length during a consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon.

The operation, involves removing the excess skin from the inner arm (or where the scar will be less obvious) by making an incision which may extend from the inner elbow to the underarm. Large excesses may require extension of the scar across the armpit, whilst smaller areas for removal may allow limitation of the scar to the armpit only (mini brachioplasty).

Brachioplasty surgery will be performed under a general anaesthetic and you will need to stay in the hospital for one or two nights.

When it's time for you to leave hospital, you will be given a follow up appointment with your consultant, and/or the dressing clinic for the removal of any stitches, together with any medication prescribed.

You will be advised to take a couple of weeks off to recover and avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity.

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There are risks involved in undergoing any surgery, and these will be explained in full by your consultant during your initial consultation.

It is advisable to seek the advice of your GP or other independent medical practitioner before proceeding with surgery.