Flabby Arms Treatment

Firm and define loose, sagging upper arm skin and tissue

Loose, sagging skin on the upper arms — often called bat wings — is one of the changes many people find most difficult to accept, because it affects how clothes fit and how confident you feel in sleeveless styles. Whether the cause is age, weight loss or genetics, we offer targeted solutions: from liposuction alone for fat-dominant cases, to an arm lift (brachioplasty) when skin excess is the main concern.

For patients with excess upper arm fat and good skin elasticity, liposuction alone can produce a dramatic improvement without visible scarring. Where significant skin laxity exists — particularly after major weight loss — a brachioplasty (arm lift) removes the excess skin and tissue through an incision along the inner arm, delivering a firmer contour. Your surgeon assesses which approach is most appropriate during consultation.

Key Benefits

Firmer, more defined upper arms
Improved confidence in sleeveless clothing
Liposuction option for fat-dominant cases with good skin elasticity
Brachioplasty for significant skin laxity with lasting results

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Patients bothered by excess fat or loose skin on the upper arms
Those who avoid sleeveless clothing due to arm appearance
Post-weight-loss patients with hanging upper arm skin
Individuals who exercise regularly but cannot address arm laxity through training

What to Expect

Consultation

Fat volume and skin laxity assessed; liposuction vs brachioplasty vs combined approach discussed.

Surgical Planning

Technique selected; incision placement (for brachioplasty) agreed to maximise scar concealment.

Surgery

Arm liposuction and/or skin excision performed under local or general anaesthesia.

Compression & Recovery

Compression sleeves worn for 4 weeks; return to desk work within 5–10 days.

Recovery & Aftercare

Bruising resolves within 2 weeks. Compression sleeves are worn for 4 weeks. For brachioplasty, the inner arm scar fades over 6–12 months. Arms can be raised normally within 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a visible scar from an arm lift?

The brachioplasty scar runs along the inner arm from armpit to elbow and is hidden when the arms are at rest. It fades significantly over time but does not disappear entirely — your surgeon will discuss realistic expectations.

Can exercise get rid of bingo wings?

Exercise builds the triceps muscle and can improve arm tone, but it cannot remove excess skin or eliminate fat cells. For skin laxity and fat excess, a surgical approach is the only reliably effective solution.