Are You a Candidate for an Arm Lift?
Most people bothered by loose upper-arm skin can be helped — but the right procedure, and whether surgery is needed at all, depends on a few key factors.
You may be a good candidate if you…
- Have loose, hanging skin on the upper arm that does not improve with exercise
- Are at, or close to, a stable weight you can maintain
- Are in good general health and able to undergo anaesthesia
- Do not smoke, or are willing to stop well before and after surgery
- Understand that an arm lift trades loose skin for a scar, and have realistic expectations about both
When liposuction alone may be enough
If your skin still has good elasticity and the main issue is fullness from fat, liposuction can reshape the arm without an arm-lift scar. This is the ideal scenario when it applies — and Dr. Erdal will always recommend the least invasive option that achieves your goal.
When to wait
If you are still actively losing weight, planning further large weight loss, or smoking, it is usually wiser to address those first. Operating at the wrong time can compromise both safety and the durability of your result.
The simplest way to find out: send a few photos of your arms — relaxed by your side, and raised — on WhatsApp. Dr. Erdal will personally tell you whether you are a candidate, which technique fits, and whether surgery is even necessary. There is no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A simple test: gently pinch the underarm skin. If it stays loose and folded with little spring-back, the issue is skin laxity and an arm lift is likely needed. If it feels firm and full, it may be fat that liposuction can address. A photo assessment confirms it.
There is no strict age limit — overall health matters far more than age. Fitness for anaesthesia and stable medical conditions are what count, and these are assessed individually.
You don't need to be slim, but a stable weight you can maintain gives the best and most lasting result. If significant weight loss is planned, it is usually best done first.
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.