Treatment overview
What this treatment can — and cannot — do.
Arm lift surgery, also called brachioplasty, removes and reshapes excess upper-arm skin and selected fat when loose tissue does not contract adequately on its own. The scar position and length depend on how much skin needs to be removed and where the laxity sits.
GoalReduce hanging upper-arm skin and improve arm contour.Reduce hanging upper-arm skin and improve arm contour.
Best fitAdults with persistent upper-arm skin laxity after weight change, ageing or natural tissue looseness who are medically suitable for surgery.Adults with persistent upper-arm skin laxity after weight change, ageing or natural tissue looseness who are medically suitable for surgery.
PlanUpper-arm assessment, scar-placement planning, removal of excess skin with or without selected fat reduction, and staged follow-up.Upper-arm assessment, scar-placement planning, removal of excess skin with or without selected fat reduction, and staged follow-up.
RecoverySwelling, bruising and tightness are expected early. Arm elevation, wound care and temporary limits on lifting are commonly part of recovery.Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected early. Arm elevation, wound care and temporary limits on lifting are commonly part of recovery.
The consultation separates the concern this treatment can address from problems that need another approach, so treatment is not recommended simply because a procedure is popular.
Who may benefit
Who may benefit — and what we assess first.
Adults with persistent upper-arm skin laxity after weight change, ageing or natural tissue looseness who are medically suitable for surgery.
Potential fitWhen Arm Lift Surgery may make sense
Realistic expectationsWhat Arm Lift Surgery cannot promise
Treatment pathway
A clear plan from assessment to follow-up.
Upper-arm assessment, scar-placement planning, removal of excess skin with or without selected fat reduction, and staged follow-up.
01AssessmentAssess skin laxity, fat distribution, scars and your preferred clothing/scar priorities.
02PlanningMark the planned skin removal and explain where the resulting scar is expected to sit.
03TreatmentRemove excess tissue according to the agreed plan and close the arm in layers.
04Follow-upReview wounds, swelling and return to lifting or exercise in stages.
Recovery & expectations
Recovery, downtime and what to expect.
Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected early. Arm elevation, wound care and temporary limits on lifting are commonly part of recovery.
EarlyFollow your aftercare planSwelling, bruising and tightness are expected early. Arm elevation, wound care and temporary limits on lifting are commonly part of recovery.
Short termProtect healing tissueAvoid activities that could irritate, stretch or traumatize the treated area until the advised stage of recovery.
ProgressJudge the result at the right timeSwelling and healing can temporarily distort the early appearance, so final assessment should follow the treatment-specific healing timeline.
Long termMaintain realistic expectationsArm lift surgery trades loose skin for a permanent surgical scar and cannot guarantee perfect symmetry.