Arm or Thigh

Synonyms: Brachioplasty

Persons that have gained loose, hanging skin on the arms and/or thighs, after a significant weight loss.

An incision on the skin is made, preferably on the inside of the limb, for it to be less noticeable. Subcutaneous tissue is then accessed through that incision, from which the excess remaining fat is removed. At the end, skin is pulled and tightened, excess skin is removed. Sutures are placed along the original incision.

Local or general anesthesia.

There is always some swelling and bruising present after this procedure. 3 to 7 days of rest is needed afterwards.

Sutures are removed after 7 to 14 days.

Skin should be kept moist with moisturizing products after removing the sutures.

Scars should be treated with some scar reducing product.

For the results to be permanent, You must maintain Your bodyweight with a balanced nutrition and exercising.

Skin infection, haematoma and dehiscence of the wound in case of too much activity after the procedure.

Results are instantly visible. Balanced and healthy nutrition, and exercising regularly provide maintaining the results.

This is a very rare procedure.

When done, it’s often combined with liposuction.

We have never encountered complications.

Procedure takes from one to one and a half hours.

3 to 7 days usually.

You stay at the hospital for 1 day.

Any time of the year is fine, flu season should be avoided, if possible.