Arm Lift in Turkey (Brachioplasty): Cost & Partner Surgeons in Istanbul

An arm lift in Turkey, medically known as brachioplasty, is a body contouring surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to create a firmer, more toned contour. It directly addresses the loose, sagging skin, often called bingo wings, that develops from aging, significant weight loss or genetics once skin elasticity is lost and that no amount of exercise can eliminate. The surgeon removes the excess tissue and tightens the underlying structures through an incision placed along the inner arm.

Turkey is one of the world’s most established destinations for cosmetic and body contouring surgery, supported by a high concentration of trained plastic surgeons and internationally accredited facilities. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is a medical travel coordination company in Istanbul: we work with independent partner surgeons who hold board certification and operate at Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals or their own private practices. Luna does not perform surgery and does not guarantee outcomes.

From your first enquiry, a bilingual coordinator manages your travel, accommodation, transfers and interpretation, while every clinical decision, from suitability to the choice of arm lift technique, is made independently by your chosen partner surgeon. An arm lift cost in the UK typically runs to £4,500 to £8,000; in Istanbul the same surgery, coordinated through Luna, starts from €2,400.

Indicative prices, last checked in July 2026. Turkey figures are starting prices quoted in euro by independent partner surgeons and cover the items listed. UK figures are typical private prices in pounds sterling and are shown for comparison only. Your surgeon sets the final price after assessment.

How much does an arm lift cost in Turkey?

The cost of an arm lift in Turkey typically ranges from €2,400 to €2,900, considerably lower than in the UK, where arm skin removal surgery cost usually falls between £4,500 and £8,000, a saving of around 50 to 65 percent. Most international patients travel on an all-inclusive package that bundles the surgical fee charged by the partner surgeon with airport transfers, hotel accommodation, compression garments, medications and follow-up into a single transparent quote.

The final price depends on the type of brachioplasty, the extent of skin removal, and whether the surgery is combined with liposuction or another procedure. Luna presents the surgeon’s medical fee and the travel coordination fee side by side, so you can make a genuinely informed comparison with home-country pricing.

• Type of arm lift. A mini arm lift with a short scar in the armpit is generally less involved than a standard or extended brachioplasty.
• Extent of skin removal. Post-weight-loss cases with severe skin excess reaching the chest wall require more extensive surgery than a mild refinement.
• Combined procedures. Adding liposuction, a thigh lift or a tummy tuck in the same session changes the total fee and theatre time.
• Surgeon's experience. Highly experienced, reputable partner surgeons typically charge more, and the accredited facility and length of stay also influence the total.

Arm lift Turkey all-inclusive package: what is included

International patients travelling to Istanbul for an arm lift typically book an all-inclusive package covering everything from arrival to discharge. A typical Luna-coordinated trip includes:

• Full surgical fee, anaesthesia and hospital stay with the partner surgeon
• Pre-operative blood tests and health screening
• Compression garments and all post-operative medications
• VIP airport, hotel and clinic transfers for every appointment
• 4-star hotel accommodation for the full recommended recovery stay
• Dedicated bilingual patient coordinator throughout your journey
• Follow-up wound assessment and fit-to-fly clearance before your return flight
• Structured remote check-ins coordinated with your partner surgeon at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months after you return home

Package pricing starts from €2,400 with full cost transparency. Flights and travel insurance are not included. Clinical follow-up is conducted by your surgeon, not by Luna. Your surgeon provides the final quote after consultation.

Types of arm lift (brachioplasty)

Your partner surgeon recommends the approach that fits the degree of skin laxity and where the excess tissue sits. The common types are:

Mini arm lift

A short-scar option that addresses mild laxity near the upper arm or armpit through a small incision hidden in the armpit crease; the least invasive, with faster recovery.

Standard arm lift

The most common type, with an incision running from the armpit toward the elbow along the inner arm to correct moderate to significant excess skin and fat.

Extended arm lift

The most comprehensive option for severe skin laxity after massive weight loss, extending onto the chest wall or lateral torso for a more dramatic transformation.

Arm lift with liposuction

Liposuction refines the fat layer first, then the skin is excised, giving a more sculpted contour in one session for suitable patients.

Arm lift recovery time

Recovery from arm lift surgery varies by technique and how your body heals; your surgeon sets your individual timeline. Compression garments are worn for 4 to 6 weeks. The general trajectory is:

1. 1 weekSwelling, bruising and discomfort are expected. Arms are bandaged or in compression garments, movement is limited, and keeping arms elevated reduces swelling.
2. 3 weeksSwelling reduces significantly and bruising fades. Light activity can resume, but lifting and vigorous exercise are still avoided.
3. 4 weeksMost patients return to normal daily activities; incision lines begin to heal and the arms look more toned, though intense upper body workouts are still discouraged.
4. 3 monthsThe arms are mostly healed, the contour is clearly improved, and full physical activity including strength training can resume with clearance.
5. 6-12 monthsFinal results and scar maturation are established as scars fade to thin, pale lines.

Arm lift results and success rate

Arm lift surgery is reported to have a high success rate, with published figures generally around 95 percent and patient satisfaction commonly cited near 90 percent when performed by an experienced surgeon on a suitable candidate. Patients typically see noticeably slimmer, more defined upper arms and greater confidence in fitted and sleeveless clothing.

The excess skin removed does not grow back, so the structural result is permanent, though the remaining skin continues to age and significant weight fluctuations can affect it. The main trade-off to understand is the scar along the inner arm, which is permanent but fades significantly over 12 to 18 months and sits where it is minimally visible at rest. The most reliable indicator for your case is an honest pre-treatment conversation with your partner surgeon, who can show before-and-after examples comparable to yours.

Am I a good candidate for an arm lift?

Only the independent partner surgeon you consult with can confirm suitability. In general, good candidates are adults with loose, sagging skin on the upper arms that has not responded to diet or exercise, at or close to a stable goal weight, in good general health with no conditions that impair healing, and non-smokers or willing to pause smoking around surgery.

An arm lift is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss surgery. Patients who have lost a large amount of weight, including after bariatric surgery such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, are among the most common candidates, and surgeons typically advise waiting until weight has been stable for 6 to 12 months. An arm lift can be combined with a tummy tuck, thigh lift or other body contouring procedures in the same or staged sessions.

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