Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) in Istanbul, Turkey

An arm lift removes the loose skin of the upper arm that follows weight loss or ageing and does not respond to exercise. Excess skin and fat are removed for a firmer, better-proportioned arm. The incision is hidden along the inner arm or, where sagging is limited, in the armpit; liposuction can be added for excess fat. At New City Clinic the position and length of the incision are discussed with you clearly before surgery.

About 5 to 7 days. The operation takes about one and a half to two and a half hours under general anaesthesia, sometimes as a day case and sometimes with one night in hospital.

Desk work is usually possible after about a week and sport after about six weeks. A compression garment is worn for about four weeks.

Often yes, especially after major weight loss; the surgeon decides how much can safely be done in one operation.

The illustrative package price for Arm Lift in Istanbul is €3,000. It includes surgery at an authorised healthcare facility, hospital accommodation, hotel accommodation and airport transfers, with pre-operative tests and patient coordination and interpretation where specified. The final quotation is subject to a free medical assessment.

Your quote lists the hospital and physician fees, required tests, check-ups, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and, on request, hotel accommodation as separate items. Flights are not included; we can help organise them if you wish.

The procedure takes about 1.5–2.5 hours. Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia.

Exercise strengthens the muscle but cannot remove loose skin; that is what an arm lift does.

It is visible when the arms are raised, especially in the first year, and usually fades to a fine line.

Like any operation, Arm Lift carries risks, and the risk depends far more on where and by whom it is done than on the country. The serious cases reported in the press have mostly involved unlicensed premises, non-specialists or too many procedures in one session. A safe choice means a hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, a named specialist surgeon, an anaesthetist, pre-operative tests and a long enough stay. New City Clinic is an authorised intermediary registered with the Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye, and you receive the hospital and surgeon details in writing before you travel.

The difference comes mainly from lower operating and staff costs and the exchange rate; implants, materials and techniques follow the same international standards. Even so, do not choose on price alone: check the hospital licence, the surgeon’s specialty and exactly what the package includes.

From Malta there are direct flights to Istanbul of around two and a half to three hours; from Australia the journey usually involves one connection and takes 20 hours or more. The longer the flight home, the longer you should stay in Istanbul after Arm Lift, so that your surgeon can check you before travelling. On a long-haul flight wear compression stockings, walk regularly and drink water. Your reports are prepared in English and a New City Clinic coordinator follows your recovery remotely once you are home.

There is no single “best” for everyone; for Arm Lift in Turkey you choose well by checking: the name of the specialist who will operate and their experience in this field, the hospital’s Ministry of Health licence, the agency’s health tourism authorisation, a written plan and itemised quote after a doctor has assessed you, and who follows you up after surgery. For Arm Lift in Istanbul, New City Clinic gives you all of this in writing with your quote; the first assessment is free.