Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery · Body

Stronger arms after weight loss or with age.

Removal of excess skin from the arms with a structured incision. Brachioplasty is the "bat wings" procedure - for patients who have lost significant weight or whose skin has become loose with age.

What It Is

Brachioplasty (arm lift).

Brachioplasty removes excess skin and fat from the arms. The types:

  • Mini-brachioplasty - for minor concerns; a short incision in the armpit
  • Standard - incision from the armpit to the elbow
  • Extended - combined with an underarm lift for post-bariatric patients

Often combined with liposuction for better contouring.

How It's Done

A step-by-step process.

01

Plan

Marking of the excess skin. Decision on mini/standard/extended.

02

General anaesthesia

Administered by the Spitali Amavita medical anaesthetist.

03

The procedure

Incision according to the chosen technique. Removal of skin. Liposuction if included. Duration 2-3 hours.

04

Post-operative care

1 night. Compression sleeves 24/7.

Technical Details

Procedure specifics.

Duration 2-3 hours
Anaesthesia General
Clinic stay 1 night
Recommended stay in Tirana 7-10 days
Total recovery 3-6 months
Recovery

Recovery timeline.

Week 1

Compression sleeves. No raising the arms.

Weeks 2-3

Sutures are removed.

Month 1

Light exercise.

Month 3+

Full activity. Final result at 6 months.

The Ideal Candidate

Is this right for you?

Good candidates
  • After major weight loss
  • Loose, sagging skin on the arms
  • Stable weight
This procedure is not right for:
  • BMI above 32
  • Plans for further weight loss

The final assessment is made at the pre-operative consultation.

Price

A personalised quote after the consultation.

The cost depends on the type of procedure, the complexity of the case, the type of anaesthesia, the tests required and the length of your stay. The final price is given after the free consultation.

Prices are shown in 3 currencies (ALL / EUR / GBP), managed from the admin panel, with no automatic conversion.

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Included in these packages:
COMPLETE

Brachioplasty + 7 nights accommodation

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Hospital Support

Within Spitali Amavita.

The procedure takes place as part of Spitali Amavita - 15+ years of heritage, a hospital-grade operating theatre, a medical anaesthetist, and post-operative assistance available 24/7 depending on the case. Not a standalone "aesthetic clinic".

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we are asked most often.

How visible are the scars?
Only with the standard/extended technique - visible on the inside of the arm. The mini technique leaves a scar only at the armpit.
Combined with liposuction?
Often - for a better contour.
How long does it last?
Permanently, as long as your weight stays stable.
Will I be able to raise my arms?
Yes, fully after 4 weeks.
Serious sport?
Yes, after 3 months.
Combined with a body lift?
Yes, for post-bariatric patients - extended brachioplasty plus an underarm lift.

The first step: a free consultation.

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