Indications:

Saggy upper arms with excess skin.

Duration of the procedure: 1 – 2 hours per arm depending on the preoperative findings

Type of anaesthesia: local anaesthetic plus a sedative, or general anaesthetic

Outpatient treatment

Operation

An incision runs from the armpits to just above the elbow and excess tissue of the adjacent upper arms is pulled back and removed. In less pronounced cases a smaller incision in the armpits  is used to mobilize and remove the excess tissue. The scars lie hidden on the inside of the upper arms. After removal of the excess skin and the subcutaneous tissue underneath it, the upper arm is tightened and reshaped.

Upper arm lift may be combined with liposuction to reduce the upper arm diameter and liposuction is performed before the incisions are made.

After the operation:

Wear a support garment for 3 months

Sutures are removed after 2 weeks

Scar massage and possibly application of self-adhesive silicone pads  start after suture removal

Avoid physical activities and especially raising your arms for 3 weeks

Avoid sports for 3 months

The results are permanent, given no significant fluctuations of body weight occur.