Arm & Thigh Lift

Surgical removal of excess skin from the upper arms and inner thighs — for smoother contour, better comfort, and results that exercise cannot achieve.

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Duration

1-4 Hours

Recovery

7-21 Days

Anesthesia

Local / General

Rating

4.9/5

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+

Years Experience

4.9/5

Google Rating

MCh

Board Certified

NABH

Aligned Facility

Treatment Overview

About Arm & Thigh Lift

Arm lift (brachioplasty) and thigh lift (thighplasty) remove excess hanging skin and localised fat from the upper arms and inner thighs — areas that respond poorly to diet and exercise once skin laxity develops. These procedures are particularly effective after significant weight loss, post-pregnancy changes, or age-related skin loosening. At Inform Clinic in Hyderabad, Dr. Dushyanth Kalva positions incisions within the armpit crease and inner thigh fold to minimise scar visibility. Both procedures can be performed independently or combined as part of a broader body contouring plan.

Who Is This For?

Benefits & Candidacy

Key Benefits

Removal of hanging upper arm or inner thigh skin that exercise cannot correct
Improved contour visible in fitted clothing and athletic wear
Reduced skin fold friction, chafing, and hygiene discomfort
High satisfaction rates — especially in post-weight loss transformation cases

Likely Suitable If

Adults at stable weight with significant excess skin in the upper arms and/or inner thighs
Post-bariatric surgery patients completing their body contouring journey
Good general health and adequate nutritional status for wound healing
Realistic expectations about permanent scar lines in exchange for improved contour

Needs Extra Evaluation

Active weight loss — surgery should be deferred until weight is stable for at least 6–12 months
Uncontrolled diabetes or nutritional deficiencies that impair healing
Expectation of completely invisible scars — all lift techniques leave a permanent scar
Patients unwilling to commit to compression garments for 6–8 weeks post-surgery

Healing Roadmap

Recovery Timeline

Week 1

Days 1–5

What You Can Do

Rest with extremities elevated to reduce swelling. Drains managed at home and removed at first post-op visit. Pain is well controlled with prescribed medication.

What to Avoid

Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Weeks 2-3

Weeks 1–3

What You Can Do

Linear swelling and tightness expected. Light activity resumes at 2 weeks. Avoid raising arms above shoulder level (arm lift) or wide leg movements (thigh lift) for 3 weeks.

What to Avoid

Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Weeks 4-6

Weeks 4–6

What You Can Do

Compression garment worn continuously. Most patients return to desk work by week 2–3 and progressively increase activity.

What to Avoid

Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Months 2-3

Months 3–12

What You Can Do

Scars in the arm crease and inner thigh fold mature and lighten progressively. Most are well-accepted given the significant contour improvement.

What to Avoid

Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Transparent Pricing

Cost & Pricing

Personalised quote

After Consultation

Final cost is confirmed after an in-person assessment. Your quote will reflect your specific anatomy, treatment extent, and the approach best suited to your goals — no hidden fees.

What influences the cost

Procedure scope

arm only, thigh only, or combined in a single stage

Liposuction

whether fat removal is included alongside skin excision

Anaesthesia & duration

total operating time based on extent of work

Garments & follow-up

compression garments and post-operative programme

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Your Surgeon

Why Choose Dr. Dushyanth?

Your Surgeon

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

MS, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva provides personalized arm & thigh lift planning with a focus on safety, proportion, and natural-looking outcomes.

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+ Years

Experience

MCh

Qualification

4.9/5

Google Rating

Board-certified plastic surgery expertise

Personalized treatment strategy for each patient

Structured recovery and follow-up protocol

Natural, proportion-focused outcomes

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Get Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Not when skin laxity is the primary problem. Exercise improves muscle tone and can reduce fat, but cannot restore skin elasticity after significant stretching. If there is hanging skin, surgery is the only effective solution.

Arm lift scars run along the inner arm from armpit toward the elbow — visible when arms are raised, but concealed at rest and under sleeves. Thigh lift scars are placed within the groin crease and inner thigh fold, hidden by most clothing.

Most surgeons recommend waiting 12–18 months after weight loss surgery and being at a stable weight for at least 6 months. Nutritional status — particularly protein, iron, and vitamin D — should be optimised before elective surgery.

Yes — combining both is possible and often preferred to reduce total recovery periods. Dr. Kalva assesses surgical duration and safety before recommending a single-stage vs. staged approach.

Liposuction alone is appropriate when skin has good elasticity and will contract after fat removal. If skin is already lax and hanging, removing fat without excision can worsen the appearance. A pinch test during consultation helps determine the right approach.

Cost depends on the extent of surgery, whether liposuction is combined, and whether arm and thigh are addressed together. A transparent post-consultation quote is provided at Inform Clinic with no hidden fees.

Procedure duration varies by complexity and whether combined corrections are planned. A personalized estimate is shared during consultation.

Return to routine depends on treatment extent and your recovery pattern. Most patients resume desk work earlier than physically demanding work.

Incision placement is planned carefully to keep scars as discreet as possible. Scar maturation continues for several months.

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Visit Our Clinic

Inform Clinic - Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

3rd Floor, Park View, Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad - 500033

Call Us

+91 72749 74974

Timings

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

By Road

Located on Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills. Ample parking available at Park View building.

By Metro

Nearest metro: Jubilee Hills Check Post (Blue Line). 10-minute walk or short auto ride.

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