Do your upper arms have a drooping or sagging appearance? Do you think that you have excessive skin and fat pockets in your upper arm region? Major reasons of these common problems include aging, genetics, and weight fluctuations. The solution: Arm Lift.
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An arm lift (also called brachioplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed on upper arm region. This surgery removes excess skin that is sagging, tightens and reshapes the tissues, and removes excess fat deposits. Through arm lift, you can get rid of problems which cannot be solved by diet and exercise and have a youthful and more energetic look.
Learn MoreThere are variations of arm lift surgery for different needs. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
If your skin elasticity is good, your tissues are tight, and you have a small amount of excess fat in your arms, you may not need an arm lift...
Mini Arm Lift (or Limited Arm Lift) is a variation of arm lift surgery. This method is suitable for patients like you. In such cases, the surgeon do...
After massive weight loss, this is a common problem. In such cases, standard arm lift approach may not be sufficient. However, there is an...
Then you are lucky. Short Scar Arm Lift is a variation of arm lift surgery. If your tissue laxity is mild, you may be suitable for this procedure. In short...
In that case, a much more extensive approach may be required. There is a new arm lift technique called L-Arm Lift. This is mostly for people who lost too much weight (with or...
In that case, you probably need a Standard Arm Lift procedure. This is the most performed arm lift procedure. In this procedure, an incision extending from the armpit...
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At Clineca, we take everything seriously. We understand how important the results are for you. We care about your health and comfort as much as you do. From beginning to end, we inform you, guide you, serve you, and help you.
Surgeries are performed in prestigious fully equipped hospitals in which doctors from all specialties are present.
More infoWe provide free online consultation with highly experienced surgeons through video chat.
More infoWe cooperate with the surgeons who perform a limited number of surgeries each week to ensure the best results.
You can contact our agents 7 days 24 hours for your questions or support.
We provide you with special discounts in luxurious hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Your comfort is very important to us.
More infoWe provide, via VIP vehicles, airport transfer and transportation between your hotel and the hospital before and after the surgery.
More infoAs Clineca, we will provide you with patient accompaniment, who will visit you every day in your hotel room during resting period to examine you and provide medical assistance if needed.
The price includes fees of the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, operating room expenses, anesthesia, hospitalization, standard tests, medications and medical visits by a nurse.
The price includes hotel accommodation (including breakfast), airport transfer, transportation between hotel and hospital before and after the surgery.
More infoInterpreter service, BBL pillow, neck pillow (rhinoplasty), eye mask (rhinoplasty), voltage converter, and others that will enhance your comfort and satisfaction.
Turkey is a leading player in medical tourism, and Istanbul, which is an extremely beautiful touristic city, is the plastic surgery capital of Turkey.
Clineca has a holistic approach. We believe that everything should be right for a satisfactory cosmetic surgery experience, including your days in İstanbul. We plan every detail of your journey.
Shortly after you fill the form, one of our agents will contact you. They will listen to you, ask you questions, and answer yours. They will inform you about the whole experience, in detail. If you want to go further, they will arrange an online consultation for you.
You will have an online consultation with your surgeon through video chat. They will perform an online examination, listen to you about your wishes, and will provide you with in-depth information. They will help you to choose what the best approach to your case is.
We'll plan your whole journey, including the date of your surgery and where you'll stay at while you’re in Istanbul. We'll inform you about everything you need to know from what to have in your suitcase to what to do before your procedure.
Our VIP transportation vehicle will be ready at the airport before you land. The driver will be waiting for you. We'll drive you to the hospital. At the hospital, we will perform required blood tests and the COVID test. Then, we will take you to your hotel.
The next morning, we will take you from your hotel to the hospital. Your surgeon will examine and inform you about the procedure. On the same day, you will have the surgery. You will stay at the hospital 1-2 day(s), depending on the procedure.
After your stay at the hospital, we will drive you to your hotel. You will rest and recover at your hotel room during the following week. A wellbeing assistant will visit you every day to inform you, to examine, and to provide medical care.
We will gladly and proudly show you around our beautiful city. We will be more than happy to provide you with professional guidance in historical sightseeing. You can also learn from us where you can find anything from shopping to entertainment.
We will take you for your 1-week follow-up with your surgeon. They will examine you, remove your bandages if required, and inform you about what you should/shouldn’t do during your recovery period, in detail. Afterwards, we will drive you to the airport.
During your recovery, we will be in touch. We will inform you, check on you, and answer your questions. You can reach us 7 days 24 hours. We will expect you to send photos periodically to follow your recovery period.
If you are healthy, have problems that can be solved by an arm lift surgery, and have realistic expectations then you are a candidate!
Like for all cosmetic surgeries, the first requirement to be eligible for an arm lift surgery is being healthy. If you are healthy, you don’t have any condition that may impair healing after the surgery, you’re not significantly overweight and your weight is relatively stable, there is no obstacle for your surgery. The second requirement is that you have realistic expectations. You should understand the procedure and its expected results.
If your upper arms have a sagging or drooping appearance because of excess skin that is sagging, and excess fat deposits, an arm lift surgery may be the ideal treatment for you. These problems can arise because of aging, weight fluctuations, or simply genetics. Regardless of the reason, these problems can be effectively solved by an arm lift surgery.
The outcomes of Arm Lift can be analyzed in two main categories: aesthetical, health-related, and psychological.
Because of aging, weight fluctuations, and genetic factors, it is very common for the upper arms to have a sagging or drooping appearance. Unfortunately, this issue cannot be corrected through diet or exercise. However, arm lift is an excellent treatment for this problem. Arm lift is a comprehensive approach. During the surgery, your surgeon will remove excess skin and fat, reshape the underlying tissues, and place the remaining skin back over the reshaped tissues. Your upper arms will look smoother, tighter, and more youthful. You will be able to wear sleeveless or short sleeved t-shirts, comfortably. You will look amazing in your social media posts! Moreover, the results of arm lift surgery are long-lasting, especially if you closely follow your surgeon’s instructions.
The psychological outcomes of the procedure are as important as the physical ones. A sagging or drooping appearance of the upper arms can be psychologically distressing. You can feel like you are older than you actually are. You may find it hard to decide what you will wear. You may not like the way you look in the mirror. Therefore, after procedure, strong psychological benefits are expected. You will start to love your body more. Your self-confidence will be boosted.
Arm lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to change the appearance of the upper arm area. It is a complex surgery customized according to needs and wishes of the patient.*1
Like all kinds of surgery, arm lift surgery requires anesthesia. Your surgeon will decide whether general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is more suitable for your case.
The essence of the arm lift surgery is removing excess fat and skin and reshaping the underlying tissues at the upper arm region. Your surgeon will make incisions inside of your arms or on the back of your arms. They will remove excess skin causing the sagging appearance. Your surgeon will remove excess fat either by directly excising it or through liposuction. They will tighten and reshape the underlying tissues to sculpt your upper arms from the inside. Then, he will place the remaining skin back on the reshaped underlying tissues. He will finally close the incisions with stitches.
There are different incision patterns for different needs. Your surgeon will help you decide the best approach for your specific case.
After the surgery, there will be stitches on your incisions. There may be bandages on your incisions and you may need to wear compression garment for a while. Right after the surgery, it is normal to experience some pain and discomfort. You may also experience some bruising and swelling. These will improve after a few days. Until then, pain can be successfully controlled by pain medication. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain excess fluid and blood. Your stitches will be removed after 1 week.
You will be ready to return to work, school, or some other activities after 2 weeks. By then, most of the swelling and bruising will be gone and you will feel well. However, recovery period continues. You should wait before resuming strenuous exercise. Within 6-8 weeks, you will be able to resume all your normal activities.
A wellbeing assistant will visit you in your hotel room every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave Istanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
“Arm lift surgery has many variations each of which are tailored according to different needs. And each variation should also be customized according to the specific needs and wishes of each patient.”
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. They will also conduct a physical examination. Your surgeon will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Clineca will provide you with complete guidance and support before your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions.
Most important instructions include,
What you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon and Clineca will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include:
"You don’t have to have a serious sagging problem to be a candidate. Many people live with mild sagging close to their armpits thinking surgery would be an extreme choice. But the extensiveness of the arm lift depends on the case. We have a procedure called “mini arm lift” for mild cases like that. Mini arm lift is less invasive than other types of arm lifts and the only scars it leaves are concealed in the armpits."
We know you have many questions. Having realistic expectations and deciding to have a cosmetic surgery requires information. Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about Arm Lift.
There are variations of arm lift surgery for different needs. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
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4. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. (2022). International Survey On Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2020. May 31, 2022. https://www.isaps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ISAPS-Global-Survey_2020.pdf
