Arm Lift

– Body Contouring –

ARM LIFT

The goal is to improve the contour and form of the arm, which can be altered from excess of skin and/or fat which is common in patient to have lost weight or related to age.

It can be done with an incision which starts on the elbow and may end at the armpit or lateral part of the thorax depending on patient’s needs, which will be evaluated during consultation.

Duration

2 hrs

Recovery

7 - 10 days

Hospitalization

one night

Candidates

  • Normal weight but need to improve the arm´s appearance.
  • Massive weight loss with an excess of skin.
  • Those who are willing to accept a scar in such area.

More details

  • Arm lift can be combined with other procedures.
  • Scars tend to be wide, this has to be taken into consideration.
  • General anesthesia is usually applied.
  • Compression garments are required.