Arm and Thigh lifts

The natural ageing process causes skin to lose its elasticity, but both men and women will often find that the upper arms and thighs, in particular, lose their firmness as the layers of muscle and fat become thinner.

In such cases, an arm lift (brachioplasty) or thigh lift can help to restore and tighten these areas, giving you a much firmer, more youthful look, and leaving you more confident to wear sleeveless tops and fitted trousers.

what this procedure involves

Arm lifts and thigh lifts are performed in hospital under a general anaesthetic by our highly experienced medical team. In the arms, incisions will be made along the inner arm, which may extend from the armpit to the elbow. The skin is separated from the underlying fat and muscle and excess skin is carefully removed. In thigh lift surgery, the incision is along the inner thigh area, which may extend from the inner knee to the groin. In some cases, where additional lift is needed, the incision may carry on along either the femoral line or buttock fold. The excess skin is then carefully removed.

Patients undergoing a thigh lift will need a two-night stay in one of our purpose-built cosmetic surgery hospitals, but those undergoing an arm lift can go home after one night. Your surgeon will advise you to take two to three weeks off work.

We pride ourselves on our after-care. We offer a comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which includes detailed post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments with your surgeon at your local Transform clinic to ensure a speedy recovery, all at no additional cost.

Cosmetic Surgery after-care

Making The Right Decision

The decision to have a cosmetic surgery is a very personal one and it is vital that you get good advice - tailored to your individual circumstances - so that you can make a well-informed decision. If it is something you are considering, then take advantage of our free consultations.

Our friendly and approachable patient care co-ordinators, along with the specialist surgeons that we work with, will be able to answer all your questions and provide you with sound, sensible advice tailored to your individual needs. They will assess your situation honestly and be happy to discuss options and provide you with the information that will help you to make the right choices for you.