Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

An arm lift (brachioplasty) removes the loose, excess skin that hangs from the upper arm — the 'bat wings' caused by significant weight loss or natural ageing — to restore a firmer, more defined arm contour.

The incision runs along the inner arm from the elbow to the armpit, placed in the natural crease to minimise visibility. The procedure is often combined with liposuction to address both skin excess and underlying fat.

Key Benefits

• Removes hanging upper arm skin that clothing cannot conceal
• Improved arm contour and proportion
• Boosted confidence in sleeveless clothing
• Can be combined with liposuction for enhanced definition

Is This Treatment Right For You?

• Patients with significant excess skin after major weight loss
• Those with age-related arm skin laxity unresponsive to exercise
• Adults at a stable weight with no plans for further significant weight change

What to Expect

Recovery & Aftercare

Light activities resume in about 1 week; strenuous activity at 4–6 weeks. Scars mature over 12–18 months.

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