Brachioplasty
Arm lift surgery to correct excess skin and soft tissue laxity, restoring a firmer, more toned upper arm.
Book a consultation- Procedure time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General
- Back to routine
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Full results
- 6 to 12 months
The procedure
Correcting Upper Arm Laxity
Brachioplasty, the medical term for arm lift surgery, is designed primarily to correct excess skin and soft tissue laxity of the upper arm. This laxity most often develops with ageing or after significant weight loss, when the skin no longer has the elasticity to adapt to the reduced volume beneath it.
Dr. Leandro Junqueira plans incision length and placement according to the amount of excess skin present, keeping the scar as discreet as possible along the inner arm. Liposuction is frequently combined with the lift to refine the surrounding contour where additional fat is present.
Why patients choose it
Firmer Arm Contour
Excess, loosely hanging skin is removed for a smoother, more toned upper arm.
Improved Definition
Often combined with liposuction to refine the fat layer alongside the skin excess.
Incision Scaled to Need
Placement and length are planned according to the extent of correction actually required.
Renewed Comfort in Clothing
Many patients feel more confident wearing fitted or sleeveless clothing after healing.
Lasting Improvement
Results are long lasting provided body weight remains reasonably stable.
Individualized Planning
The degree of skin removal and incision pattern are tailored to your own arm anatomy.
Your journey
From consultation to result
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01
Consultation
Assessment of skin excess, tissue quality and whether liposuction should be combined.
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02
Planning
Determining incision length and placement based on the extent of correction needed.
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Surgery
Removal of excess skin, and liposuction where indicated, performed under general anaesthesia.
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04
Recovery
Compression garments and guided aftercare as swelling resolves and the arm contour settles.
Planning the Right Approach
The extent of surgery is scaled to the amount of excess skin present. These are the main considerations discussed during planning.
Limited Incision
For patients with mild laxity concentrated near the armpit, using a shorter, more discreet incision.
Full Length Incision
For more significant excess skin extending along the inner arm toward the elbow.
Combined with Liposuction
Refines the fat layer alongside skin removal for a smoother, more cohesive result.
Before and After
Brachioplasty FAQ
Patients with loose, sagging skin on the upper arms, often after significant weight loss or as part of the natural ageing process, are generally good candidates, provided they are in good overall health and at a stable weight.
The incision is typically placed along the inner arm, from the armpit toward the elbow. Its exact length depends on how much excess skin needs to be removed, and it is planned to be as discreet as possible.
Yes. Liposuction is frequently combined with arm lift surgery to refine the fat layer alongside the skin excess, creating a smoother overall contour.
Results are generally long lasting provided your weight remains reasonably stable. Significant future weight fluctuations can affect the arm contour over time.
Light daily activity typically resumes within one to two weeks. Upper body exercise and more strenuous activity are usually reintroduced gradually from around six weeks, guided by your recovery.