Arm Lift - Cosmetic Surgery Guide

This is a procedure which involves the removal of the skin and layer of excess fat from the lower area of the upper arm. As a result of weight loss the skin can begin to sag in this area and so this surgery can also be used to treat that. An incision is made into the inside of the arm, and if it is necessary to remove fat then liposuction might be used, and excess fluid is drained away so that the skin can be stretched to give a much firmer appearance. This type of surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic and will take at least a couple hours, possibly longer depending on the extent of skin or fat that is being removed.

Are there any side effects?

After the surgery it is likely that you will experience bruising and swelling on the arms, and it is possible that the stitches might become infected but if you follow post-operation instructions and hygiene then should be avoided.

There are some serious risks of this procedure as it is possible that nerves can become compressed during the operation. If this happens then the patient could have difficulty in moving their hands and arms. There is also the risk of developing hematoma where blood gathers under the surface of the skin or that skin along the incision cannot heal so a skin graft might be necessary. Certain people are more prone to experience side effects from this surgery. If you are overweight, have a medical or are a heavy smoker then there is an increased chance of risks. For this reason it is vital to discuss the possibility of this happening with your surgeon beforehand, but in most cases people will only experience mild side effects such as bruising and scarring.