An upper arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure in which excess skin and fatty tissue are removed from the upper arms to achieve a tighter and slimmer contour. The cause of so-called "angular arms" is usually weight loss, ageing but also genetic predisposition.
The upper arm lift is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision on the inside of the upper arm, which normally runs from the armpit to the elbow. The excess skin is removed through this incision. The volume of the upper arms is usually reduced by liposuction during the same operation so that the subsequent skin removal can be performed more easily. The operation usually takes around 2 hours, depending on your individual situation
As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks and possible complications with an upper arm lift. These may include temporary swelling, bruising, infection, irregular scarring, asymmetry, residual excess skin or temporary numbness. It is important that you receive thorough and individual advice from the surgeon before the operation and that all your questions are clarified.
After the operation, you should take it easy for a few days and follow your surgeon's instructions to support the healing process and achieve the best possible result.
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(Initial consultation to the value of CHF 150 will be credited when a procedure is carried out)
If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.
The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.
Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.
All details can be found here in our GTC.