Arm Lift
It is extremely natural to have deterioration in various areas of our bodies after processes such as rapid weight changes and weight loss surgeries. The arm is also an area where these deteriorations are frequently visible. Fat and excess skin in the arm can make you feel uncomfortable. You may find it difficult to wear your clothes. The bad image in the area between the armpit and elbow can be corrected with arm lift (brachioplasty) surgery.
What is Arm Lift Surgery?
Arm lift (brachioplasty) surgery is the surgical correction of deformations in the lower back of the arm. In the arm lift (brachioplasty) procedure, excess skin and fat tissue are removed to obtain a thinner and body-balanced arm image.
In arm lift (brachioplasty) surgery, the incisions extend from the armpit to the elbow. Plans are made on the patient before surgery. Within the framework of this planning, excess fat tissue in the arm is removed by liposuction or directly. In addition, the skin tissue that causes sagging is also removed. The incisions are repaired. The incision scars formed in arm lift surgery are generally designed to coincide with the back and inner part of the arm.
In this way, the visibility of the scars is reduced. Arm lift surgery is often accompanied by a liposuction procedure. Fat pockets in areas without excess skin are removed. In some arm lift surgery techniques, the skin is only removed after the fat in the area to be removed is also removed. The decision of the technique to be used is determined by your plastic surgeon who will perform your surgery.
Arm Lift at a glance
Below you can find detailed technical information that will help you learn more about the surgery. This information is general and may vary according to the operation and its combinations.
Duration of Treatment
5 Days
Duration of Treatment
2 Hours
Anaesthesia
General
Result
1-6 Months
Sleeping Position
1 Week face up & Arms Elevated
Driving
10 Days
Shower
5 Days
Travel
7 Days
Back to work
14 Days
Exercise Restriction
2 months
Why do people have arm lift surgery?
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
We’re with you at every step of the operation.
Here you will find some useful information that will help you prepare for your plastic surgery, prepare the necessary setup to avoid any problems that may arise, and make the necessary arrangements to ensure that everything goes smoothly during your stay in Turkiye.
Your journey for your aesthetic surgery will begin with a consultation with our famous aesthetic surgeon in Istanbul. This meeting will last about 30 minutes.
During your in person consultation with our famous plastic surgeon Dr. Burak Pasinlioğlu, you can ask all the questions you have in mind about the operation. It may be a good idea to write down all your questions before the consultation. Our doctor will get familiar with all your expectations and provide you detailed information about this subject by determining what is possible for your anatomy. In addition, our doctor will explain to you how the operation process will proceed after answering all your questions.
It is important to consider the following before you turn up for your cosmetic surgery.
Quit smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow in the skin. For this reason, we recommend that you quit smoking six weeks before the operation and during the recovery period in order to have a faster recovery process after the operation.
Minimise alcohol: Try to minimise alcohol drinking before the operation. Do not drink alcohol on the day of the operation or stop drinking a few days before. After the operation is completed, you are not allowed to drink alcohol until the medication given to you is finished. Our doctor and team will warn you about this.
General anaesthesia: Your operation will be performed under general anaesthesia. Eat eight hours before the operation. Don’t drink water or eat less than six hours before the operation.
On the day of your operation, our transfer vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the hospital where the operation will take place. Before the operation, you will have a preliminary in person meeting with our doctor and our team once again. As a result of this preliminary meeting, drawings will be made and photos will be taken according to your expectations.
Your aesthetic surgery will end with drawing being made, check of blood tests, operation, hospital stay, discharge and follow-up process.
You may feel a little sleepy and tired after your aesthetic surgery. This condition will decrease after one or two hours of rest.
Our doctor will provide you information about the operation during discharge. They will explain what you should pay attention to after the operation and the use of medication. We expect you to take your medication regularly. You may feel a little sluggish and tired after the operation. This condition, can be taken under control with the painkillers prescribed to you.
During the recovery process, our teams will call you to ask about your condition and ask you for a photo. An online consultation will be made with you by communicating your recovery process to our doctor.
Are you ready for your Journey of Change?
We are here for you to plan your entire journey to make the operation you desire a much better experience for you. Considering all the details, we are always with you during your stay in Istanbul.
It is a detailed consultation with our experts about the organisation and operation.
Our famous plastic surgeon will answer all your questions in detail by inquiring your operation expectations during the in person consultation.
While renewing your body, you can evaluate all the care your skin needs with Famous Dermatologist Associate Professor Ezgi Özkur, get advice from them and start treatment.
Our doctor and nurses will check your eligibility for the operation by making the necessary medical assessment before the operation.
You will have your last pre-operative in person consultation with our doctor at the hospital. Our doctor will prepare you for the operation via drawings according to your expectations.
24 hour room service, satellite TV, breakfast, lunch, dinner and your own en-suite hospital room with en-suite bathroom for 1 or 2 days depending on the operation.
At your first follow-up consultation, our doctor will check you after the operation and tell you what you should pay attention to and the entire post-operative care process.
Our experienced staff, specially assigned for you, will be in contact with you during your stay in Istanbul after you are discharged from the hospital and will visit you whenever necessary
At your second follow-up visit, your treatment will be completed by our doctor by making your dressing. When you go back to your country, you will be told about all the procedures you need to do and pay attention to.
We will follow you closely for 1 year during your recovery process managed by our experienced team.
Frequently asked questions
You can find detailed information about the operation and organisation before you come to Turkiye. You can contact your sales representative for any other questions you may have.
The recovery process involves wearing compression garments, managing discomfort with pain medication, avoiding strenuous activities for several weeks, and attending follow-up appointments with the surgeon.
Yes, arm lift surgery leaves scars, but they are typically well-concealed within the natural contours of the arms and fade over time.
While temporary changes in sensation are common after arm lift surgery, permanent loss of sensation is rare. The sensation may gradually return over time as the nerves heal.
Risks and complications may include infection, bleeding, poor wound healing, changes in sensation, asymmetry, and adverse reactions to anesthesia. However, serious complications are rare when the procedure is performed by a skilled surgeon.
While strenuous exercise should be avoided during the initial recovery period, most patients can resume regular exercise routines within a few weeks to months after arm lift surgery.
Yes, arm lift surgery is commonly performed to address excess skin and fat in the upper arms following significant weight loss, resulting in a more contoured and proportionate appearance.
Arm lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and safety during the procedure.
While the results of arm lift surgery are generally long-lasting, factors such as aging, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle habits may affect the longevity of the results over time.
Yes, wearing compression garments or sleeves is typically recommended after arm lift surgery to minimize swelling, promote healing, and support the arms’ new contours.
Yes, arm lift surgery can be performed on both arms during a single surgical session to achieve symmetrical results.
Drainage tubes may be placed temporarily during arm lift surgery to remove excess fluid and reduce the risk of complications such as seroma formation. These tubes are typically removed within a few days after surgery.
While arm lift surgery primarily addresses excess skin, liposuction may be performed in conjunction with the procedure to remove localized fat deposits and further enhance arm contour.
Scarring after arm lift surgery varies depending on the surgical technique used and individual healing factors but typically appears as thin, linear scars along the inner or back of the arms.
While it is possible to undergo additional procedures to revise or refine the results of arm lift surgery, the procedure itself is considered permanent.
Yes, smoking can impair wound healing and increase the risk of complications after surgery. Therefore, it is typically recommended to quit smoking several weeks before and after arm lift surgery.
Yes, arm lift surgery can help address excess skin and fat in the upper arms caused by aging, resulting in a more toned and youthful arm contour.
Arm lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the procedure. However, local anesthesia with sedation may be used in certain cases, depending on the surgeon’s recommendation and the extent of the surgery.