Arm Lift

• As with all surgical procedures, you should avoid drugs that increase the tendency to bleed (e.g. aspirin or ASS) beginning 14 days before the operation.
• As a rule, the operation is performed under brief general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
• You should bring the appropriate compression garments with you so we can put them on you immediately after the operation. You should wear the garments for about 6 weeks.

Wear compression garments for 6 weeks. Do not expose the scar to sun for about 6 months. The stitches dissolve on their own.

The presentation of before/after pictures on the Internet is prohibited in Germany for aesthetic operations. Please understand that we may only show you pictures during a personal consultation.

• Avoid medications that increase the tendency to bleed (e.g. medicines containing acetylsalicylic acid, such as aspirin or ASS) 15 days prior to the surgery.
• Stop smoking 2 weeks prior to the surgery! Smoking contributes to circulatory disorders and poor wound healing!
• Arrange for someone to pick you up at the hospital or practice after the surgery and to stay with you at home at least on the day of surgery.

You should avoid sporting activities that involve the arms for about 4-6 weeks.

Liposuction or upper arm lift can be performed under local anaesthesia. However, usually the procedure is performed under general anaesthesia.

Complications following upper arm lift are very rare. In general, the procedure only involves the common risks associated with a surgery, such as infections, poor wound healing and the like. In isolated cases, the scar after upper arm lift can be somewhat wider, which can be corrected.
Temporary numbness or sensitivity to touch can also be expected. Possible risks also include irregular contours.

Liposuction on the upper arms costs about EUR 2,500 and lifting about EUR 1,500 in addition. Lifting alone costs EUR 2,500. The procedure takes 2 to 3.5 hours.

In addition, there are costs for the anesthesia and the statutory VAT if it is an aesthetic procedure. If there is a medical indication, VAT is not applicable.

Please understand that we are unable to provide any financing ourselves. However, MEDIPAY has been our reliable partner on this matter for many years now. You can find all the relevant information on our information page or by visiting www.medipay.de.

Yes. If a lot of fat is removed from the upper arms and the skin is not elastic enough to contract after the liposuction, excess skin may be left behind that should be removed. The probability of this can only be estimated after physical examination. If the probability is high, we recommend that the upper arm lift is performed in combination with liposuction within the same session.

Following upper arm lift or liposuction on the upper arms, a tubular compression bandage will need to be worn for about 3 weeks to support the skin. The compression garment for after liposuction is adjusted prior to the surgery.