When there is significant excess skin, energy alone is not enough: brachioplasty (arm lift) and thigh lift remove the surplus skin and reposition the tissues for a firm contour.
This is a common surgery after significant weight loss or bariatric surgery. The scar placement (inner arm or inner thigh) is designed to stay hidden with the arms at rest or under underwear.
It can be combined with liposculpture to improve the contour and, in cases of mild laxity, replaced with Renuvion or BodyTite.
Is it for me?
Hanging skin on the arms or inner thighs.
After significant weight loss.
Anyone who has already tried exercise and non-invasive treatments without change.
What you should know
How it's done, how to care for it and what to expect.
General information so you arrive at your consultation with the right questions. Your plan is defined at your consultation.
Technique
Brachioplasty: incision on the inner arm, from armpit to elbow, hidden with the arm against the body.
Thigh lift: incision in the groin crease or along the inner thigh depending on the excess skin.
Liposculpture beforehand to slim the area and help the skin retract.
Aftercare
Compression garment for 4 weeks.
Keep arms or legs elevated during the first days to reduce swelling.
No wide stretches or lifting weight during the first month.
Results and how long they last
The change in contour is immediate; the scar takes up to 12 months to fade. Recommended once your weight has been stable for at least 6 months.
Risks and how we reduce them
Long scars, possible seromas and delayed healing in areas under tension. It is the surgery with the best benefit-to-scar ratio when the excess skin is significant.
Step by step
Recovery roadmap: Thigh and Arm Lift
Day 1
Compression garment, limbs elevated.
Week 1
Daily walking; avoid stretching the arms above the head.
Month 1
Normal activities without lifting weight; active scar care.
Month 3
Full exercise; the scar keeps fading for up to a year.
Approximate timelines. Your exact roadmap depends on your case, the technique and how your body heals. Results vary.
Real cases
Results from Dr. Yolotzin's patients.
Real photos shared with permission, comparable with a slider.
No forms: message me on WhatsApp at the location you prefer and my team will book your consultation. The first visit is an honest conversation about what can be done and what cannot.
