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Home » Body Procedures » Arm lift surgery

Arm lift surgery

Arm lift surgery – technically referred to as Brachioplasty surgery – is a procedure to remove excess skin from the upper arms, helping to remove and reduce ‘bingo wings’ that many women experience as they reach middle age.

Mr Sherif Wilson FRCS (Plast) can also perform other types of cosmetic surgery including breast lift surgery.

Contents

  • 1 Why you might need arm lift surgery
  • 2 Assessment for this surgery
  • 3 What does this procedure involve?
  • 4 Going home after surgery
  • 5 How much does this surgery cost?
  • 6 Testimonials
  • 7 Enquire about this surgery

Why you might need arm lift surgery

Arms are increasingly an area that women, in particular, worry about over time. The appearance of loose skin on the upper arm is seen as a stigma of ageing, especially as they begin to hang down more loosely, creating ‘bingo wings’.

This procedure is often recommended after a significant amount of weight loss, which can leave excess skin in the upper arms. The difficulty with loose upper arm skin is that virtually the only treatment involves surgery. Women will very diligently go to the gym to try and tone their upper arms through exercise and weight lifting but invariably this makes little difference.

Assessment for this surgery

Before you decide if you want to go ahead with this surgery, Mr Wilson will meet with you personally to talk through your options and what he advises for your specific case.

What does this procedure involve?

Once loose skin is present the only way to treat it is through surgical removal. The surgery is normally carried out under a general anaesthetic either as a day case or as an overnight stay. The type of surgery required will depend on the extent of the problem and how much excess skin needs to be removed.

To ensure scars are less visible post surgery, usually a cut is made on the inside or back of the arm. The size of the cut will depend on the amount of excess skin there is to be removed, with only a small cut required if there is only a small amount of skin to be removed. Where a large amount of skin needs to be removed, the cut will likely be larger and could extend from above the elbow to the armpit.

Where any skin needs to be removed, a certain amount of scarring will be necessary in exchange for an improved upper arm contour.

Going home after surgery

Typically, patients can return home the same day following surgery, although you may be required to stay in hospital overnight. Once you return it is very important to rest and relax. It is advised to take at least one week off work and to refrain from intense physical exercise – such as going to the gym or going for a run – for around six weeks. Lifting should be avoided initially to allow the arms to recover.

How much does this surgery cost?

Depending on the type of procedure you require, the cost of surgery can vary.

These are guide prices and are subject to change following an initial consultation with Mr Wilson, where a bespoke quote will be provided, specific to each patient. 

The prices include one Covid swab at the hospital of your procedure. This Covid swab will need to be performed 72 hours prior to your admission and the hospital will book this with you directly upon receipt of your surgery booking. You will be required to completely self-isolate between the time of the Covid swab to the time of your admission to the hospital.

At Nuffield Bristol Hospital
From £5,160

At BMI Bath Clinic
From £5,080

At Winfield Hospital (Gloucester)
From £6,030

At St Josephs Newport
From £5,490

Testimonials

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Please visit the Testimonials page for the very latest, or click on the links directly below this contact form.

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Spire Bristol Hospital, The Glen, Redland Hill, Durdham Down, Bristol BS6 6UT

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BMI Bath Clinic, Claverton Road, Bath, BA2 7BR

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Wednesday 8am – 1.30pm (every other week, from 15 July)

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Winfield Hospital, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE

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