Upper arm lift

In the area of the upper arm, an oval piece of skin can be removed from the inside of the upper arm near the armpit (with a slight loss of elasti­city) so that the skin of the upper arm can be stretched and tightened longi­tu­di­nally towards the armpit.

However, in order to reduce the circum­fe­rence of the arm (circum­fe­ren­tial), a further incision is usually required, which must extend from the armpit to just above the elbow in order to achieve the desired tightening by removing a spindle-shaped area of skin. The incision is made in such a way that the scar is located at the back of the upper arm, the least visible area. 

By removing the inelastic, excess skin and subcu­ta­neous tissue, an arm lift can achieve a signi­fi­cantly slimmer, more contoured appearance and eliminate the changes commonly referred to as "bat sleeves".

Compli­ca­ti­ons and undesi­ra­ble side effects are very rare after an upper arm lift. Swelling and sometimes slight bruising may occur. Temporary swelling in the forearm and hand area may also occur in the first few days after the operation. 

Elevating the arms on a pillow overnight is very useful to promote lymphatic drainage. In the first few days after the operation, as after any surgical procedure, post-operative bleeding or infec­tions may occur. Wound healing disorders can also occur, but usually heal without any problems. If someone tends to have poor scar healing, a somewhat bulging, reddened scar may remain 

Custo­mi­zed compres­sion garments ("Bolero") should be worn for the first 2-3 weeks to support wound healing. Showering is possible with a water­proof plaster from the 2nd day after the operation. 

We monitor the wound healing process at regular intervals. However, resting the arms is obliga­tory in the first few weeks. Lymphatic drainage from 8-10 days after surgery helps to reduce swelling quickly. 

As with any cosmetic procedure, the cost of an upper arm lift varies depending on the extent of the procedure, the condition of the skin and tissue distri­bu­tion. These are made up of the surgical fees, the fee of the assistant, the anesthe­sio­lo­gist and the fee of the surgeon. Of course, all costs incurred will be discussed in detail before the operation so that you know exactly what you can expect to pay. 

We carry out this procedure from CHF 6,000.

The cost of an initial on-site consul­ta­tion is CHF 250. This amount can be credited towards your treatment if it takes place within 6 months. If you do not show up for the bindingly agreed initial appoint­ment, a cancel­la­tion fee of CHF 150 will be charged. 

The following rule applies to agreed surgery appoint­ments: In the case of planned and scheduled opera­ti­ons, it is often not possible for Medicine&Beauty AG to find a repla­ce­ment patient in the event of a cancel­la­tion. Due to these planning diffi­cul­ties, it is only possible to cancel surgery appoint­ments free of charge if this is done in writing by the customer at least 7 days (calendar days) in advance by e-mail or WhatsApp. 

For cancel­la­ti­ons made less than 7 calendar days before the planned operation, the customer will be charged 50% of the previously agreed operation costs. Appoint­ments canceled by Medicine&Beauty AG for health, medical or technical reasons cannot be refunded or compen­sa­ted. An alter­na­tive date will be offered at no additio­nal cost.