Loose skin on the upper arm
Brachioplasty addresses excess skin between the armpit and the elbow. Excess fat may also be present. The procedure differs from muscle work or liposuction intended solely to remove fat.
Brachioplasty, or an arm lift, aims to remove excess skin from the upper arms. Planning takes account of skin laxity, the fat present and the scar needed to reshape the area.
A consultation relates the change you would like to your anatomy. Prepare these points to understand the proposed procedure, its limitations and the recovery arrangements.
How it works, the choices to discuss and recovery to prepare for: guidance for your consultation.
Brachioplasty addresses excess skin between the armpit and the elbow. Excess fat may also be present. The procedure differs from muscle work or liposuction intended solely to remove fat.
The consultation helps identify where the skin is loose and the extent of the problem. Show what bothers you at rest, with your arms raised or in the clothes you usually wear.
Removing skin leaves a scar. Ask where it will be and how far it might extend, depending on the excess being treated. This balance between contours and scarring deserves to be understood before the procedure.
Arm movements are involved in many everyday tasks. Plan aftercare, dressing, returning to work and any restrictions on lifting or sport with the team.
Ask for an explanation of the risks of healing problems, changes in sensation or uneven contours, as well as how swelling is expected to change. Follow-up care should assess both the contours and the scars.
This is general information. A medical assessment determines whether treatment is appropriate, your individual risks and the instructions suited to you.
Initial contact opens the conversation. A medical assessment then examines your situation, the options and what they involve.
Your expectations, medical history and the information needed for an assessment.
The proposed options, alternatives and their limitations in your case.
The risks, recovery, restrictions and the possibility of a result that differs from your expectations.
Appointments, contacts and care arrangements if a problem arises.
A treatment plan includes the procedure and everything around it.
Understand your journeyDistinguish between procedure time, length of stay, recovery and follow-up appointments.
Ask for a written quote detailing the treatments, included services, any additional costs and the applicable terms.
Identify your contacts, instructions and follow-up arrangements before booking your trip.
An arm lift addresses excess skin in particular. Liposuction targets fat. An examination of the arm helps determine whether one technique or a combination should be considered.
The incision pattern depends on how much skin needs to be removed and the chosen technique. It should be shown before surgery, alongside an explanation of recovery restrictions and the gradual return to activities.
Tell us which treatment interests you and the questions you would like to ask. The team will explain what information is useful for an assessment. To get started, you can contact them directly on WhatsApp or by email from the Contact us page.
The schedule depends on your assessment and treatment plan. Ask separately about time on site, recovery time, travel restrictions and the checks to plan for.
Your quote should match your treatment plan. Check the services included, any costs you will need to cover and the terms for cancellation or additional care.