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An arm lift (brachioplasty) and leg/thigh lift remove excess sagging skin and fat from the upper arms and inner thighs to create firmer, smoother, more toned contours. They are especially popular after major weight loss, when stretched skin no longer retracts on its own.
An arm lift (brachioplasty) and leg/thigh lift remove excess sagging skin and fat from the upper arms and inner thighs to create firmer, smoother, more toned contours. They are especially popular after major weight loss, when stretched skin no longer retracts on its own.
The most common questions about this treatment
Yes — to remove the excess skin, the incision runs along the inner arm or inner thigh. The scar is permanent but is placed discreetly and usually softens and fades over the following year. The trade-off is a firmer, smoother contour.
Often, yes. Major weight loss or bariatric surgery commonly leaves loose, hanging skin on the arms and thighs that does not retract. An arm or leg lift removes it; it is best done once your weight is stable.
Yes. These are often combined with each other and with procedures like a tummy tuck (body-contouring after weight loss). Your surgeon advises what can be safely done together based on your health and the extent of surgery.
Most people take about 2–3 weeks off desk work, with limited arm or leg movement at first. Strenuous activity is avoided for around 4–6 weeks, and swelling continues to settle over several months.
Because these are bigger procedures, most patients stay about 7–10 days, covering the consultation, surgery, a one-night hospital stay and a post-operative check before flying home.
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An arm lift removes loose skin and fat from the upper arm, while a thigh lift does the same for the inner (and sometimes outer) thigh, tightening the remaining skin for a smoother contour. They are often combined and frequently follow significant weight loss or bariatric surgery. Liposuction may be added to refine shape.
An arm and/or leg lift is performed under general anaesthesia:
Assessment & planning — skin laxity is evaluated and incisions planned on the inner arm/thigh to stay discreet.
Skin & fat removal — excess sagging skin and fat are removed and the tissue tightened.
Closure & contouring — the skin is re-draped and closed; liposuction may refine the contour.
Recovery — a compression garment is worn; most stay one night and rest in the early weeks.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Have loose, sagging skin on the upper arms or inner thighs
Have lost a significant amount of weight and the skin has not retracted
Are at a stable weight and in good general health
Are a non-smoker, or can stop around surgery
Accept a scar in exchange for a firmer, smoother contour
Real patient outcomes from Marmara Health Center
Hospital stay one night; swelling; compression garment; rest
Most return to desk work around 2–3 weeks; limited arm/leg movement at first
Gradual return to activity; avoid strenuous exercise
Swelling settles; scars soften and fade
Staying at a stable weight keeps arm and thigh lift results long-lasting; these procedures trade a scar for a firmer, smoother contour.
Arm and leg lifts effectively remove loose skin, but they involve longer scars (placed on the inner arm/thigh to stay discreet) that are permanent though they fade. Other risks include fluid collection (seroma), delayed wound healing, changes in skin sensation, asymmetry, and the small risks of anaesthesia and blood clots. Smoking impairs healing. Realistic expectations about scarring are important.
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Experienced multidisciplinary team — strong academic background and a high volume of successful procedures.
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