Arm lift surgery is done to reduce excess skin and fat in the upper arm. This is often done in patients who have lost weight and have an excess of skin after this. The scar usually runs from the armpit to the elbow and is placed on the inner aspect of the arm to conceal the scar when the arm is by your side.
The procedure takes around 3 hours and is done under general anaesthetic. Risks include infection, scar, bleeding and post-operative swelling. There is also a risk of numbness in the arm and elbow region. Seromas are collections of fluid days or weeks after surgery and these can occur. They are usually treated easily by draining the fluid.
Arm lift
Time Scale
Patients stay in hospital for 1-3 nights. You will be seen in follow-up clinic by Mr Marlborough after 1 week, and then again at 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 months.
