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Removing excess abdominal skin and fat and repairing separated abdominal muscles for a flat, firm contour.
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Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Removing hanging skin and fat from the upper arm to reshape the arm contour.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2–3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 10 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 21 days
About this procedure
An operation to take up the skin laxity of the upper arms that follows weight loss or ageing.
Surgical approach and technique
Excess skin and fat are removed from the inner or posterior aspect of the arm. The scar is planned to lie in the inner crease of the arm.
Who is it for?
Suitable for people with pronounced skin ptosis of the arm and restricted movement.
Recovery
The arms can be used comfortably within 7-10 days. A special arm compression garment is advised.
Back to desk work: approx. 10 days. Social recovery: approx. 21 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the compression garment have to be worn?
Wearing the special arm garment for about three to four weeks speeds the resolution of tissue swelling.
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