Arm lift in Oslo – firmer and smoother upper arms with natural results

What is arm plastic surgery?

Some people have a lot of fat on their upper arms and want liposuction, some have a lot of excess skin and want correction of loose skin, and others have a combination.

Excess skin on the inside of the arms ("bat wings") is common, and many people want to have liposuction and tightening of the upper arms. Some people find it difficult to wear short sleeves or summer dresses because they find this uncomfortable and unsightly.

What methods are available?

Most often, it is a combination of excess skin and fat. There are several methods, both different methods of liposuction and different methods of tightening the skin, surgical and non-surgical, and what is best in each case should be clarified with the surgeon during a consultation.

Excess fat can be removed through weight loss and exercise, or liposuction for areas that are resistant to this. If there is excess skin, this cannot be exercised away.

Liposuction

In minor cases of excess skin, liposuction of the upper arm may be sufficient, as the skin will retract somewhat. Keep in mind that liposuction can result in looser skin, and if there is more skin, surgical intervention should be performed, which will leave a fine scar on the inside of the upper arm. This is known as upper arm plastic surgery, which removes skin from the upper arms.

Laser liposuction

Laser liposuction not only breaks down fat but also tightens the skin at the same time. It is suitable for those with little to moderate excess skin. The laser fiber performs liposuction and tightens the skin at the same time. This is a gentler technique and can also be performed under local anesthesia.

Arm plastic surgery

During arm lift surgery, a scar is made from just above the elbow on the inside of the arm up to the armpit to remove excess skin. These scars are barely visible and are located on the inside of the arm. Due to liposuction, more skin can be removed than before. A method is used to test how much skin can be safely removed, and this is then removed before the skin is sutured in several layers with self-dissolving thread and a compression arm sleeve is applied to prevent swelling as much as possible. After the procedure, you will rest in the recovery room and be given food and drink until you go home. The procedure is performed on people with a BMI of 28 or less, as a higher BMI leaves a risk of complications. For higher BMIs, only upper arm liposuction is performed. It is not possible to perform arm plastic surgery without leaving scars. The scars are located on the inside of the arm and are often red at first, but they fade and soften over time and become less visible.

Non-surgical methods

There are some non-surgical methods for tightening the upper arms, such as Bodytite, Renuvion, Argon plasma, and laser treatments from the inside or outside. The results are somewhat more unpredictable as it is not known in advance how much tightening will occur, but these methods improve and tighten the upper arms without leaving scars.

Surgery and anesthesia

Anesthesia

During arm lift surgery, you will be given a light anesthetic, and after applying a generous amount of anesthetic, we will remove the excess skin on the inside of your upper arm and tighten the skin at the same time.

Liposuction

Liposuction is performed using thin cannulas, which give an even result around the arm. Several layers of stitches are used, which dissolve on their own and leave a thin strip of scarring.

What is included in the price?

The price you pay for an operation includes all follow-up checks you would need after an operation. We are available to all our patients and want them to have the safest experience throughout the entire process.