“In body contouring my aim is proportion, not excess; I create a natural, balanced line tailored to each body.”
Brachioplasty is surgery that removes excess sagging skin and fat from the upper arm to create a firmer, slimmer arm contour. It gives lasting improvement, especially for skin laxity after major weight loss.
It treats sagging upper-arm skin (the “bat-wing” look) that diet and exercise cannot fix. The most common candidates are people after major weight loss, those with age-related skin laxity and inner-arm looseness.
In mild cases liposuction alone may suffice; with significant excess skin, brachioplasty is preferred, with the scar planned from the armpit along the inner arm.
It is performed under general or sedated local anaesthesia. A compression garment is worn the first week; swelling and bruising subside within a few weeks. Heavy arm exercise resumes at 4–6 weeks.
Istanbul stands out in aesthetic-surgery tourism with experienced plastic surgeons, accredited operating theatres and affordable pricing. All surgery is performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) — Frequently Asked Questions
The scar is placed on the inner arm so it stays hidden when the arm is at the side, and it fades over time. Good wound care and silicone products reduce its visibility.
If your skin is elastic and excess is minor, liposuction may be enough; with significant sagging, removing the excess skin (brachioplasty) is needed.
Rest is advised the first week; desk work resumes in 1–2 weeks. Swelling and tightness ease noticeably by 3–6 weeks, and the compression garment speeds recovery.
The removed skin does not return, so results are lasting. However, large weight fluctuations and ageing can affect the appearance over time.
Yes; in suitable cases it can be planned with liposuction or other body-contouring procedures (abdomen, thighs). Details are confirmed at the consultation.
It is done under general or sedated local anaesthesia, so you feel no pain during surgery. Mild post-operative soreness and tightness are easily controlled with painkillers.
Initial improvement is immediate, but it can take 6–12 months for swelling to fully settle and scars to mature; the final arm contour emerges over that time.
As with any surgery, infection, bleeding, scar widening, temporary sensory change and seroma are possible. An experienced team, correct technique and proper care minimise these.
People with uncontrolled chronic illness, those whose weight is not yet stable (still actively losing) and smokers who will not quit should postpone; suitability is decided at examination.
The amount of excess skin, whether liposuction is added, the type of anaesthesia and hospital time determine the cost. Send photos for a transparent, all-inclusive quote.
Arm Lift and all aesthetic and surgical procedures are planned and personally performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with reconstructive microsurgery experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), Dr. Taşkın's expertise is the foundation of safe, natural results.
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