What is an Arm Lift?

Also known as a Brachioplasty or Arm Reduction, an Arm Lift is a surgical procedure that reduces excess skin and fat around the upper arms, reducing the appearance of sagging arm skin, known as bingo wings. Depending on the extent of the loose skin or excess fat deposits, a Mini Arm Lift may be more suitable for some patients.

Sagging skin around the upper arms can be caused by ageing, dramatic weight loss or genetics. For many individuals, it can cause self-consciousness, impacting the way they dress or preventing them from taking part in activities such as swimming, where they would feel uncomfortable showing their upper arms.

During Arm Lift surgery, your surgeon will excise the excess skin and close the incision, resulting in a firmer and slimmer arm contour. If there is also excess fat around the upper arm, it will be extracted using Liposuction before the excess skin is removed.

If you are considering an Arm Lift procedure, it is crucial to understand what is included in your Brachioplasty cost UK. A lower Arm Lift price may indicate less comprehensive medical care or lower quality results.

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The prices provided are representative of the procedures performed at Cadogan Clinic but are not exhaustive.

Please get in touch with our team of surgical patient advisors to discuss Arm Lift cost and finance packages. 

What Affects the Cost of an Arm Lift in the UK?

Medical providers in the UK will all offer different arm tightening surgery cost. To understand the level of care and the quality of the results you will achieve, it is crucial to consider what is included in your Arm Lift price. When deciding to have an Arm Lift, you will be influenced by your concerns, desired results and your requirements from a surgical provider.

When you are considering Brachioplasty cost UK, it is essential to keep in mind: 

The Quality and Experience of Your Surgeon

Arm Lift procedures can either be carried out by a general surgeon or a specialist body contouring consultant. When choosing your surgeon, you will need to consider several factors to decide who is the best surgeon to perform your Arm Lift surgery.

• Ask to see before and after photos of their previous Arm Lifts. How consistent are their results? Have they addressed concerns similar to yours for other patients? Do they place their incisions discretely, and how have their patients scarred? These questions will help you to assess the quality of their surgical results
• How many Arm Lifts have they carried out, and how regularly? This will show you their experience performing this procedure 
  If you are concerned about excess fat, make sure they are experienced in combining Liposuction with excision to achieve the best result
• Look at reviews of the surgeon and the facility where they operate. Are other patients satisfied with their care and results?

Cadogan Clinic has brought together over 100 specialist consultant plastic surgeons, all experts in their field. Outside of their clinical work, our surgeons are also dedicated to medical research, improving surgical safety and patient outcomes across cosmetic surgery. Cadogan Clinic often provides training and development opportunities for surgeons to expand their knowledge in a variety surgical techniques.

The Quality, Safety Standards and Track Record of the Clinic

When considering Arm Lift cost UK, it is vital to research any medical provider’s safety records and patient outcomes. There are several regulators throughout the UK (CQC in England, Care Inspectorate Wales, Care Inspectorate Scotland, and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority in Northern Ireland) who regularly inspect all surgical providers to ensure high levels of patient care and safety are being upheld.

• The CQC has awarded Cadogan Clinic an overall rating of Good, with our leadership rated Outstanding
• We use Trans Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) in all surgical procedures, which improves patient comfort and experience resulting in higher quality patient outcomes
• We continue to pioneet the use of sedation in a variety of surgical procedures to further improve patient satisfaction
• Our surgical theatres and recovery wards maintain a high staff-to-patient ratio to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times
• Our permanent team of nurses specialise in cosmetic surgery care, allowing for the highest-quality care for our patients
• All of our staff, both clinical and non-clinical, complete additional medical safety training as standard to maintain the best safety standards at every stage of the surgical journey

As the clinic has to dedicate extra resources to establishing safety measures throughout the patient journey, this may lead to higher Arm Lift procedure cost. However, these measures result in higher quality patient care and safety. 

Quality of Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Different cost of arm skin removal throughout the UK will include different levels of pre and post-operative care. The care before and after your Arm Lift is essential for your safety and to achieve your desired results. Although including pre and post-operative in your surgical package may increase your Arm Lift cost, it should allow you to feel confident in the quality of care you are receiving.  

All Arm Lift procedure cost at Cadogan Clinic include:

• Pre-operative testing and assessments, ensuring you are fit and well for Brachioplasty surgery
• If any concerns are raised following your pre-operative testing, diagnostic checks and advice will be provided by your dedicated surgical team
• After your Arm Lift, our specialist surgical nurses will provide 24-hour recovery and aftercare advice via their phone line, allowing you to get support quickly and effecively
• In the weeks following your BBL, you will have several follow-up appointments at key recovery stages, both with our nurses and your surgeon, to monitor your recovery and results

Some clinics may charge for post-operative care separately, depending on what you personally require following your surgery. However, as this can vary from patient to patient, it may lead to additional stress following your procedure if you do require unexpected care. By including everything within your package, Cadogan Clinic ensures that your entire journey is smooth and stress-free.

Safety and Patient Outcomes Data

Reputable medical providers will provide their safety and outcomes data, and make it easily accessible. When considering a Brachioplasty and Arm Reduction cost, this data is a valuable indication of the overall quality and safety standards of the clinic you are considering.

Cadogan Clinic upholds industry-leading safety standards, which can be seen in our Safety and Patient Outcomes Data:

• Infection rate of 0.2%, compared to a 4.7% national average
• Revision rate of 2.4%, compared to a 10% average

Our safety and patient outcomes data is regularly analysed to maintain high standards and address any issues immediately. 

Why Should You Choose to Have an Arm Lift in the UK? 

Although low Arm Lift price can be appealing  when looking at surgical providers outside the UK, Cadogan Clinic has always advised not undergoing surgery abroad. Medical tourism has become increasingly popular. However, there are several potential issues which can arise when having surgery outside the UK.

• Surgical packages outside of the UK may not include comprehensive aftercare, making it difficult to get support following your Arm Lift surgery
• It may not be possible to reliably verify a surgeon’s experience or qualifications 
• After your surgery, once you have returned to the UK, it may be challenging to access post-operative care
• If you do experience complications following an Arm Lift abroad, it may not be possible to raise a complaint with the clinic, or the medical regulators of the country where you had surgery

The safest way to access Arm Lift surgery is to find a trusted provider in the UK. All surgeons who qualified in the UK are registered with the General Medical Council, verifying their qualifications and experience. UK-based clinics are also regularly inspected by regulators to ensure they are maintaining high safety standards.