Procedures

Brachioplasty (arm lift)

from 95 reviews16 clinics
Surgical removal of excess upper-arm skin and fat through an incision usually placed along the inner arm or into the axilla, with closure in layers. The excised skin does not return, so the contour change is structural.
1 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalGeneral26 before/after photos
Rating
9.76/ 10
from 95 reviews
Satisfaction
98.9%
from 95 reviews
Downtime
10–14days
Full recovery 12–26 wks
Flight safe
14days after

Calculated from 4 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Brachioplasty (arm lift)?

10–14 days. Full recovery 12–26 wks · Flight safe 14 days

The trade-off is a permanent scar along the inner upper arm, plus limits on overhead arm movement and lifting for several weeks.
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Last updated 2026-08-06