• If your weight is normal, but you feel your shape is marred by underarm laxity.
• If you have lost a massive amount of weight and are left with excess upper-arm skin and fat that may resemble bat wings.
• If you are willing to accept a scar in exchange for shapelier arms.

Pros

• You will look much better in form-fitting clothes.
• You will have increased confidence and a better self-image.
• You will be able to wear short-sleeve or sleeveless clothing without feeling self-conscious.

After losing a significant amount of weight and embarking on a program of vigorous exercise, you may find that you still have loose, hanging underarm skin that resembles bat wings. Although you can improve your upper-arm appearance with exercise, this redundant underarm skin remains a problem that does not improve with exercise. The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider an arm lift:

• You have lost the weight you desire, but are left with flabby or redundant underarm skin.
• You are an adult with significant upper arm skin laxity due to aging.
• Your weight is relatively stable and you are not significantly overweight.
• You are a healthy individual with no medical conditions that could impair healing or increase surgery risks.
• You are a nonsmoker.
• You are committed to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude, and have realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for a lift procedure.

It is mainly applied to sags which are frequently seen after weight loss related to obesity. The fat and skin are detected which the person does not like. These patients are the most appropriate candidates. It is combined with the oil extraction method. Medical information about the person is taken, and a general body examination is done. Excess fat and sagging skin areas are determined. The incision locations are determined. To see the results better, the appropriate photographing is done before each operation.

It is done under general anesthesia. The approximate duration of the operation is 1-2 hours. The upper part of the upper arm is cut with a linear incision parallel to the arm and the excess skin and fat are removed. It can reach up to the axilla. A drain is placed in the operation area. A supportive special corset is worn.

Nutrition begins in the early period. The patient is allowed to walk after feeding. It can often be discharged on the same day, but it is recommended that you stay in the hospital for a few days, depending on other procedures, as this surgery is usually combined with different operations. 

Pain, swelling, and bruising may occur in the arm area for several days. Bathing is allowed within 2-3 days. The custom corset is worn for 4-6 weeks. You can return to work in a week. Activities can be carried out in the early period. Heavy activities are allowed after 1 month.

Combined with the oil extraction method.

Immediately after the surgery, with the decrease in swelling, a more tense and young arm image is obtained. The self-confidence of the person increases and the decrease of the body mass index also contributes to general body health.