BRACHIOPLASTY
IN DUBAI
Improving upper arm contour by reducing excess skin and restoring proportion.
arm lift surgery
Brachioplasty improves upper arm contour by removing loose skin and reshaping the arm for better proportion.
DR. IRAJ
overview
Brachioplasty, commonly referred to as arm reduction surgery, is a procedure designed to reshape the upper arm when excess skin and soft tissue are present.
Changes in the upper arm often occur following significant weight loss or through the natural ageing process. In these situations the skin may lose elasticity, leading to loose tissue that cannot be corrected through exercise alone.
Brachioplasty removes excess skin and tissue to restore a smoother, more proportionate contour of the upper arm.
The aim is to create an arm contour that appears natural and balanced with the rest of the body.
Considering Arm Reduction
Patients typically consider brachioplasty when they experience:
• loose or hanging skin of the upper arm
• persistent fullness despite weight loss
• difficulty wearing fitted clothing
• self-consciousness about the appearance of the arms
This situation is particularly common following significant weight reduction, where the skin has stretched over time and no longer retracts fully.
When moderate to severe skin laxity is present, surgical removal of excess tissue is often required to restore contour.
Surgical Planning
Careful assessment of the arm determines the most appropriate surgical approach.
Important considerations include:
• the degree of skin laxity
• the amount of fatty tissue present
• skin elasticity
• the overall proportion of the arm relative to the body
In some patients liposuction alone may provide improvement when the skin retains good elasticity.
When more significant skin excess is present, brachioplasty allows removal of redundant skin while reshaping the arm contour.
AT A GLANCE
Overnight Stay
O DAYS
Final Result
6 MONTHS
Anaesthetic
Duration
1-2 HRS
GENERAL
Surgical Technique
Brachioplasty is typically performed under general anaesthesia.
The procedure involves removal of excess skin and underlying tissue from the upper arm while reshaping the remaining tissue to create a smoother contour.
In many cases liposuction is also used to refine surrounding areas and optimise the final shape.
The incision is most commonly positioned along the inner arm, though in cases of more significant excess it may extend toward the posterior aspect of the arm.
Careful placement of the incision helps ensure the scar remains as discreet as possible when the arms are resting at the side.
Skin Tightening Technologies
Energy-based technologies such as J-Plasma are sometimes promoted as alternatives to surgical arm reduction.
These technologies can provide modest skin tightening in carefully selected patients.
However, when there is moderate to severe skin and soft tissue excess, they cannot replace surgical removal of redundant skin.
surgeon insight
One of the most common misconceptions about arm contouring is that liposuction or skin tightening devices alone will solve the problem.
When significant skin excess is present, removing fat alone does not correct the underlying issue. In these situations brachioplasty is often required to restore a natural arm contour.
BEFORE AND AFTER
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Recovery
Brachioplasty is typically performed as a day procedure.
Most patients return home the same day.
Typical recovery milestones include:
• light daily activities within several days
• return to most normal routines within one to two weeks
• gradual return to exercise after several weeks
Compression garments are often worn during the early stages of recovery to support healing tissues and reduce swelling.
Scarring
Brachioplasty involves a surgical incision along the arm in order to remove excess skin.
The scar is usually positioned along the inner arm where it is less visible when the arms are resting at the side.
Over time the scar gradually softens and fades. Careful surgical technique and appropriate scar management help optimise healing.
Results
As swelling settles the arm contour gradually refines.
When excess skin is removed and the surrounding tissues are reshaped, the upper arm typically appears smoother and more proportionate with the rest of the body.
Provided weight remains stable, results are generally long lasting.
FAQs
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Brachioplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the upper arm to improve contour.
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Patients who have loose or hanging skin of the upper arm, particularly following weight loss, may benefit from brachioplasty.
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Liposuction can remove fat, but it cannot correct significant skin excess.
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Energy devices such as J-Plasma may assist with mild skin tightening, though they cannot replace surgical excision when skin laxity is significant.
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The incision is usually positioned along the inner arm so it is less noticeable when the arms are resting at the side.
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Most patients return to light activities within several days and gradually resume normal routines over several weeks.
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Results are long lasting provided weight remains stable.
GET TO KNOW
DR. IRAJ.
Dr Iraj Ahmadi is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work bridges aesthetic refinement and complex reconstructive surgery.
Alongside this work, his practice spans aesthetic surgery of the face and body as well as reconstructive surgery for cancer, trauma and complex tissue loss.
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