possible with or without a scalpel, depending on findings
The skin is an extremely elastic organ that can spring back after stretching. However, following significant weight loss and combined with weak connective tissue, this ability decreases. As we age, the skin loses firmness and starts to sag, even if weight remains constant. A commonly occurring phenomenon is the so-called "bingo wings". This term comes from the way the tissue on the upper arm moves along with certain movements, such as waving, which many people find unattractive and therefore try to avoid wherever possible. Many also feel uncomfortable in a sleeveless T-shirt, as they are unhappy with the shape and proportions of their upper arms. If you decide to have your upper arms lifted, unwanted fatty tissue and excess skin are removed, giving you the arms you have long wished for.
At Aesthetify, you are treated by experienced specialist doctors* who specialise in aesthetic surgery and body contouring.
Alexis
Chief physician for plastic surgery at Aesthetify GmbH
Niks
Senior doctor for Plastic Surgery
If your upper arms have not only excess skin and connective tissue, but also too much fatty tissue, we can combine an arm lift with us in Düsseldorf with liposuction (= fat removal) as well.
The first step is skilfully contouring your arms by specifically removing fat deposits through liposuction. The skin is then tightened over this new silhouette and any excess removed – giving you perfect upper arms in just a single treatment session.
The basic principle behind an arm lift at Aesthetify in Düsseldorf is usually always the same: two long incisions on the inside of the upper arm are used to remove a spindle-shaped piece of skin, including connective tissue, and the cut edges are then sutured together. Depending on your treatment goals and physiological conditions, however, further incisions are usually added:
T-lift
With this technique, our specialists also remove tissue in the underarm region, with the resulting suture meeting the main incision in a T-shape – hence the name. This technique ensures that the transition to the underarm area is as smooth and inconspicuous as possible.
L-lift
As with the T-lift, the main incision here is also supplemented by a second tissue removal in the underarm area. The L-shaped arrangement improves blood circulation and can therefore speed up the healing process.
S-lift
This technique is mainly used when there is a particularly large amount of excess tissue in the elbow region. This is removed through a third skin excision, giving the final suture line an S-shape.
If your upper arms have not only excess skin and connective tissue, but also too much fatty tissue, we can combine an arm lift with us in Düsseldorf with liposuction (= fat removal) as well.
The first step is skilfully contouring your arms by specifically removing fat deposits through liposuction. The skin is then tightened over this new silhouette and any excess removed – giving you perfect upper arms in just a single treatment session.
The basic principle behind an arm lift at Aesthetify in Düsseldorf is usually always the same: two long incisions on the inside of the upper arm are used to remove a spindle-shaped piece of skin, including connective tissue, and the cut edges are then sutured together. Depending on your treatment goals and physiological conditions, however, further incisions are usually added:
T-lift
With this technique, our specialists also remove tissue in the underarm region, with the resulting suture meeting the main incision in a T-shape – hence the name. This technique ensures that the transition to the underarm area is as smooth and inconspicuous as possible.
L-lift
As with the T-lift, the main incision here is also supplemented by a second tissue removal in the underarm area. The L-shaped arrangement improves blood circulation and can therefore speed up the healing process.
S-lift
This technique is mainly used when there is a particularly large amount of excess tissue in the elbow region. This is removed through a third skin excision, giving the final suture line an S-shape.
From medical consultation and high-quality products to being reachable after the treatment: at Aesthetify, your safety is our top priority.
Your upper arm lift with liposuction is performed exclusively by experienced doctors. The procedure takes place under general anaesthesia or twilight sedation on our premises, so that you are cared for safely and competently at all times.
We work according to modern surgical standards and with the finest instruments. Precise incision and suturing techniques ensure that scarring is kept to a minimum and an aesthetic result is achieved.
Before the procedure, we discuss the process, incision technique, wound healing and possible risks with you in detail. We only carry out the treatment after comprehensive information and your consent.
We care for you on-site at our location and throughout the entire healing phase. You can reach us at any time via a medical emergency number, should questions or problems arise after the procedure.
The specialists in charge of arm lifts at our clinic in Düsseldorf are all experienced doctors, supported by a highly qualified surgical team. This allows us to reduce the risks associated with any surgical procedure as much as possible.
Nevertheless, side effects and unexpected problems can never be completely ruled out. The most common side effects of an operation include bruising and swelling, though wound infections can also occur in rare cases. As a rule, however, these symptoms can be treated easily and subside quickly.
An arm lift involves long skin incisions and the removal of a large amount of body tissue. As a result, it can take several months for the resulting surgical wounds to heal completely.
This does not mean, however, that you will be confined to bed during this time. For at least one week, you should indeed take it easy and rest. After that, light activities such as walking are already possible again, though you should continue to avoid putting strain on your arms as much as possible. You should avoid sport for about six weeks.
Of course, we are available to you at any time throughout the entire recovery process, should any questions or complications arise.
The unwanted excess tissue on the upper arms is usually the result of genetically determined and age-related tissue weakness. However, environmental factors such as UV radiation or individual lifestyle also play a role – significant and rapid weight fluctuations are particularly problematic in this regard.
The good news: if you avoid precisely these weight changes, the effect of an arm lift generally lasts a lifetime.
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