When it may be considered
- Upper-arm laxity continuing into the armpit or lateral chest wall
- More extensive tissue excess following major weight loss
- Patients who accept a longer scar for a more continuous correction
Arm lift surgery ↗
Cosmetic surgery · Body contouring
Extended arm lift
Extended contouring when loose tissue continues beyond the upper arm towards the armpit, chest wall or side of the torso.
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Understanding the procedure
What does this operation involve?
An extended arm lift continues the correction beyond a standard brachioplasty to address lax tissue around the armpit and lateral chest wall. It is most often considered after substantial weight loss, where excess does not stop neatly at the upper arm. The longer scar is planned to follow the affected contour as discreetly as possible.
Your operation
- An upper-arm excision extended across the armpit or onto the lateral chest as required
- Continuous reshaping of the arm and adjacent torso transition
- Staged or combined body-contouring planning may be discussed
Recovery and aftercare
- The larger treatment area requires careful wound and scar monitoring
- Shoulder stretching and heavy lifting are limited during early healing
- Compression, thrombosis prevention and activity progression are individualised
Your consultation
Planned for your pattern of excess.
Your skin quality, tissue distribution, shoulder and arm contour, previous scars, general health and the result you hope to achieve are assessed together.
You will receive a clear explanation of the proposed scar, whether liposuction may be appropriate, material risks, alternatives and the expected recovery before deciding how to proceed.
Common questions
Useful information
01How is this different from a full arm lift?+
It treats tissue beyond the upper arm, usually across the armpit and towards the lateral chest wall.
02Where does the extended scar finish?+
That depends on how far the lax tissue continues. The proposed line is demonstrated and discussed during consultation.
03Can it be combined with other surgery?+
Sometimes, although the total operative extent, recovery and safety profile must be assessed carefully and staging may be preferable.
This information is general and does not replace an individual consultation. The most appropriate operation, scar pattern and recovery plan depend on your anatomy, health and personal circumstances. Results cannot be guaranteed.
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