Confident, contoured arms — shaped with precision.
Loose upper-arm skin after weight loss or with age rarely responds to the gym. A brachioplasty by Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal removes the excess and refines your arm contour — with discreet incisions and personal, English-speaking care from first message to final review.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Tighter, smoother upper arms by removing excess skin and fat through carefully placed, discreet incisions — tailored to how much laxity you have.
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Surgeon-led care, designed around the international patient.
No middlemen, no anonymous coordinators making medical decisions. From your first WhatsApp message, you communicate with a clinic led by a double board-certified plastic surgeon and an associate professor.
Discreet, refined incisions
Incisions are planned to sit where they are least visible and to fade well — short-scar options where your anatomy allows.
English-speaking, end to end
Consultation, surgery, recovery and follow-up are all handled in clear English, with one point of contact.
Tailored to your skin, your goals, your scars.
There is no single "arm lift." The best result comes from matching the technique to how much loose skin you have and where it sits.
Standard / Extended
For moderate-to-significant loose skin, often after major weight loss. An inner-arm incision delivers the most complete reshaping.
Mini Arm Lift
Limited-incision lift for milder laxity near the armpit — the smallest possible scar for the right candidate.
Liposuction-assisted
When the issue is mostly fat with good skin tone, liposuction alone — or combined with skin tightening — may be enough.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal
Double board-certified plastic surgeon, associate professor, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Erdal combines an academic background with a high-volume aesthetic practice in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. His approach to body contouring is conservative and proportion-led — the goal is an arm that looks naturally toned, not "operated on," with scars placed and cared for to fade as well as possible.
From first message to flying home.
1 · Online consult
Send photos on WhatsApp. Dr. Erdal personally reviews and replies — usually within 24 hours.
2 · Plan & quote
A tailored surgical plan and an all-inclusive quote, with no obligation.
3 · Surgery in Istanbul
Arrive, meet your surgeon in person, and have your procedure in an accredited hospital.
4 · Recovery & follow-up
Post-op reviews before you fly home, then ongoing remote follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes loose, hanging skin and excess fat from the upper arm and tightens the underlying tissue. The result is a smoother, firmer arm contour. It is one of the most effective ways to address sagging that does not respond to exercise — most often after significant weight loss or as a result of natural ageing.
A full arm lift leaves a scar along the inner upper arm, positioned where it is least visible when the arms are at rest. Scars are permanent but typically fade and flatten substantially over 12–18 months with proper care. For patients with milder skin laxity, a short-scar or mini technique can keep the incision hidden in the armpit. Dr. Erdal will recommend the approach that balances contour and scarring for your specific anatomy.
Most international arm lift patients stay in Istanbul for about 5–7 nights. This allows time for your in-person consultation, surgery, the first post-operative review, and drain or dressing changes before you are cleared to fly home. Your full schedule is confirmed before you travel.
An arm lift in Istanbul is typically a fraction of the cost in the UK, US, or Western Europe, without compromising on surgeon credentials or hospital standards. Because the right technique and any combined procedures affect the total, Dr. Erdal provides a personalised, all-inclusive quote after reviewing your photos. See what's included →
Ready to discuss your arm lift?
Send a few photos on WhatsApp and Dr. Erdal will personally review whether brachioplasty is right for you — usually within 24 hours, in English.