Brachioplasty Surgery in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

What does it involve?

A brachioplasty is the technical name for an arm lift. This is a procedure to reduce skin excess that has developed on the upper arm. This is typically seen in people who have lost weight, those with poor quality tissues and sometimes as part of the ageing process. The skin is removed and leaves a scar along the inside of the arm from elbow through to armpit and sometimes down onto the upper side of the chest wall.

brachioplasty surgery tunbridge wells

Anaesthetic

General Anaesthetic

Procedure Length

90-120 minutes

Facility Stay

Day case

Downtime

2-6 weeks

Cost

£6,800

Available in house at Purity Bridge

Yes

Anaesthetic

General Anaesthetic

Procedure Length

90-120 minutes

Facility Stay

Day case

Downtime

2-6 weeks

Cost

£6,800

Available in house at Purity Bridge

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the benefits?

Reducing the excess skin on the upper arm reduces the sagging and movement of the skin in this area. It allows people to have the confidence to wear t-shirts and vest tops, that they might not have had due to their self-consciousness of their arm skin (unkindly referred to as bingo wings).

2

How long does the operation take?

The operation can take 90-120 minutes, depending on the amount of excess there is to treat.

3

What is the recovery?

Brachioplasty surgery can have a surprising impact as after surgery you will need to limit your arm use. There should be no heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks and the wounds will be supported with surgical tapes for 2-4 weeks typically. Scars from brachioplasty surgery often remain red for many months before they fade – there are a variety of scar management interventions we would normally discuss with you during this time.

4

How long before daily activities may be resumed?

It can be 6-weeks before you get back to doing most things including exercise. The first two weeks are when you need to take things most gentle.

5

What are the success rates?

Arm lifting can be very successful and rewarding. It can have a positive impact on peoples’ lives on a daily basis.

Who carries out this treatment
Marc Pacifico
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON
Nora Nugent
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON