Body Contouring
Eliminate sagging skin and sculpt beautifully toned arms with expert brachioplasty in Istanbul — performed by board-certified plastic surgeons with luxury recovery and savings of up to 75% compared to US prices.
What It Is
An arm lift — medically known as brachioplasty — is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, creating a smoother, more toned, and proportional arm contour. It addresses the loose, hanging skin often referred to as "bat wings" that develops due to aging, significant weight loss, or genetics.
No amount of exercise can tighten skin that has lost its elasticity. Brachioplasty reshapes the entire upper arm from the armpit to the elbow, restoring a sleek silhouette that allows you to wear sleeveless clothing with confidence. Our surgeons combine precision technique with artistic contouring to deliver natural, proportional results.
Common Concerns
Surgical Techniques
The traditional arm lift with an incision running from the armpit to the elbow along the inner arm. Removes significant excess skin and fat for patients with moderate to severe skin laxity. Delivers the most dramatic transformation for arms with substantial sagging.
A limited-incision technique with a short incision confined to the armpit area. Ideal for patients with mild skin excess localized to the upper portion of the arm near the axilla. Produces minimal visible scarring with a faster recovery.
For patients with excess skin extending from the arm onto the lateral chest wall — common after massive weight loss. The incision continues from the inner arm into the side of the chest to address the full extent of skin redundancy.
Combines liposuction with skin excision for patients who have both excess fat and loose skin. VASER or power-assisted liposuction removes fat first, then redundant skin is precisely excised. Produces smoother, more refined contours.
For patients with good skin elasticity but excess arm fat that hasn't responded to exercise. Uses VASER or SAL liposuction through tiny incisions to sculpt the arms without skin removal. Minimal scarring and rapid recovery.
Real Results
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Patient Stories
Phoenix, AZ
Standard Brachioplasty
Orlando, FL
Extended Arm Lift
Seattle, WA
Lipo-Assisted Arm Lift
"After losing 90 pounds, my arms had so much hanging skin I couldn't wear anything sleeveless. My surgeon in Istanbul removed all the excess and shaped my arms beautifully. For the first time in years, I wore a tank top without feeling self-conscious. The care was absolutely exceptional."
Diana P.
Memphis, TN
"I had the mini arm lift since my sagging was mostly near my armpits. The scar is completely hidden in my armpit crease and my arms look so much better. The whole Istanbul experience — from the hospital to the hotel — was five-star all the way. And I saved over $5,000 compared to my US quote."
Lisa M.
Sacramento, CA
"My extended brachioplasty addressed both my arms and the loose skin on my sides. The transformation is incredible — my entire upper body looks sculpted and proportional now. My surgeon was meticulous and the results exceeded every expectation I had."
Rachel B.
Detroit, MI
"I combined my arm lift with liposuction for the smoothest possible result. My arms look toned and natural — like I've been working out my whole life. The recovery hotel had nurses checking on me around the clock. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."
Stephanie K.
Denver, CO
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Why Istanbul
Our plastic surgeons specialize in body contouring with thousands of brachioplasty procedures performed. International board certifications from ISAPS and EBOPRAS.
Round-trip private airport transfers, visa guidance, and a dedicated English-speaking coordinator handle every detail of your Istanbul journey.
Recover in a five-star hotel or private suite with 24/7 nursing care, compression garment management, and daily surgeon check-ins.
Receive world-class surgical quality identical to top US clinics — at a fraction of the cost, with no compromise on safety or results.
Cost Comparison
*All-inclusive prices cover surgeon fees, JCI-accredited hospital, anesthesia, compression garments, aftercare, and luxury hotel stay.
Your Journey
Share photos of your arms and discuss your goals via secure video call. Your surgeon evaluates skin elasticity, fat distribution, and the degree of laxity, then creates a personalized plan with transparent pricing — all from home.
We arrange your flights, luxury hotel, and VIP airport pickup. Your personal English-speaking coordinator meets you on arrival and stays by your side throughout your entire stay.
Final in-person consultation with arm measurements and surgical marking at the JCI-accredited hospital. Your brachioplasty is performed under general anesthesia, typically lasting 2–3 hours.
Rest in your luxury hotel with compression garment fitting, drain management, and daily surgeon visits. Most patients are comfortable for gentle walking and light activities within 2–3 days.
Virtual check-ins at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery. Your surgeon monitors healing, scar maturation, and final arm contour as results settle.
Is It Right for You
Common Questions
An arm lift (brachioplasty) in Turkey typically costs between $2,000 and $4,500, compared to $5,000 to $10,000 in the United States. Our all-inclusive pricing covers surgeon fees, JCI-accredited hospital, anesthesia, compression garments, post-operative care, and your luxury hotel stay.
Absolutely. Turkey is one of the world's leading destinations for cosmetic body contouring. Our surgeons operate in JCI-accredited hospitals — the same international gold standard as top US medical centers. Every aspect of patient care meets or exceeds American safety protocols.
Incisions are placed along the inner arm where they are least visible during normal arm positioning. Our surgeons use advanced closure techniques and provide comprehensive scar care protocols. Scars fade significantly over 6–12 months and continue improving for up to two years. For mini arm lifts, scarring is limited to the armpit crease.
Exercise can build muscle and reduce fat, but it cannot tighten loose, redundant skin. If you have significant skin laxity from aging, weight loss, or genetics, brachioplasty is the only effective solution to remove excess skin and create a toned, contoured arm silhouette.
We recommend a stay of 7 to 10 days. This allows for your pre-operative consultation, surgery, drain removal (typically day 3–5), initial healing, and a final check-up before you fly home comfortably.
Most patients return to desk work within 7–10 days. Light lower-body exercise can resume at 2–3 weeks. Upper-body and arm exercises should wait until 6 weeks post-surgery. Heavy lifting restrictions apply for 4–6 weeks. Your surgeon provides a personalized timeline.
Yes. Arm lifts are frequently combined with other body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck, thigh lift, or breast surgery — especially for patients after significant weight loss. Combining procedures can reduce overall recovery time and cost compared to staging them separately.
Start Your Journey
Share your goals and concerns. Receive a personalized surgical plan with transparent pricing — no obligations, completely free.
Real results from our board-certified surgeons in Istanbul. All photos are unretouched and shared with full patient consent.
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Natural refinement with subtle reshaping
Case 2
Dramatic transformation with harmonious proportions
Case 3
Corrective procedure with functional improvement
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Ethnic-sensitive approach preserving heritage features
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Cost Comparison
Compare arm lift prices between the United States and Turkey. Our all-inclusive packages save you up to 75% — with no hidden fees.
United States
Average Price
$5,000 – $10,000
Surgeon fees only — hospital, anesthesia, aftercare, and recovery not included.
Istanbul, Turkey
All-Inclusive Package
$2,000 – $4,500
Everything included — surgeon, hospital, hotel, transfers & aftercare.
What's Included in Your Turkey Package
An arm lift in Turkey — also called brachioplasty — removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to create a toned, sculpted contour. Istanbul's board-certified plastic surgeons offer standard, mini, extended, and liposuction-assisted arm lift techniques.
All-inclusive arm lift packages in Turkey include JCI-accredited hospital, surgeon fees, anesthesia, compression garments, luxury hotel stay, VIP transfers, and full aftercare. Save up to 75% compared to arm lift costs in the United States.
Whether your arm sagging is from aging, weight loss, or genetics, Turkey's top body contouring surgeons deliver natural-looking results with strategically placed incisions. Arm lift surgery in Istanbul is popular among American patients seeking affordable body transformation.
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