Free video consultation with Dr Ouali
GMC no. 6145007
20+ years in practice
Day-case surgery

Arm lift surgery in Bexleyheath, from £2,950

Loose skin and stubborn fat on the upper arms often will not shift with diet or exercise. Dr Braham Ouali removes both in one operation, using Vaser liposuction and skin excision, under local anaesthetic.

2-3 hours
Typical procedure time
Awake
Local anaesthetic only
5 days
Typical time off work
Vaser
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction
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20+
Years in surgical practice
10,000+
Procedures performed
GMC
Registered surgeon no. 6145007
CQC
Registered clinic, ID 1-15260527805
BACS
British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons
Free
Video consultation with the surgeon
BAAPS
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Results

A patient of this clinic

Arm liposuction, before and after. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.

Arm lift and liposuction before and after
Arm liposuction, before and after

Patients

In their words

★★★★★

“I had a small amount of Vaser liposuction under my chin. Quick, painless surgery. I’m very happy and will be going back for additional procedures.”

Anonymous patient, chin liposuction
★★★★★

“Many thanks for the good job you have done. I also appreciated the relaxed manner which put me at ease.”

Mrs P. Chapman, patient
★★★★★

“I had three moles removed from my back by Dr Ouali, it was a good painless experience and I’m happy with the result as the scars faded away nicely.”

H.S., patient

Is this you?

What an arm lift is for

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, reshapes the upper arms by removing excess fat with liposuction and cutting away loose, stretched skin. These are the reasons people usually come to us.

Loose, sagging skin on the upper arms, often called bingo wings
Stubborn fat that has not shifted with diet or exercise
Loose skin left behind after significant weight loss
Drooping that has come with age or runs in the family
Fat deposits or lipoedema in the arms

You need to be over 18, in good general health and at a stable weight. Not everyone who asks is a suitable candidate, and we will tell you straight if you are not.

Good to know

There will be a scar. It runs along the inner upper arm into the armpit, placed to be as discreet as possible, and fades over time.
Not everyone needs both parts. Younger patients with good skin elasticity may only need liposuction. After major weight loss, skin removal alone may be enough.
You will wear a compression garment on your arms for up to eight weeks.
It will not stop you ageing. Results are long lasting, especially at a stable weight, but the skin carries on changing.

Cost

One price, agreed before you book

The package price for arm lift surgery starts from £2,950, which includes the initial consultation, surgery and follow-up after surgery. The price you are quoted at consultation is the price you pay.

Arm lift with liposuction
from £2,950
Your exact price is confirmed at your free video consultation, once Dr Ouali has assessed your arms and agreed with you whether you need liposuction, skin removal or both. To book, you pay a 50% deposit or the full amount. There is no in-house finance.

What happens

✓
A free video consultation with Dr Ouali
✓
The procedure itself, performed by Dr Ouali
✓
Local anaesthetic, so you stay awake and comfortable
✓
A follow-up with the nursing team at one week to check your incisions
✓
A review with your surgeon at six weeks
✓
Support and advice from the team throughout your recovery

What happens

Four steps, and you can stop at any of them

It starts with a free video call with the surgeon, not a form-filling appointment with a consultant who does not operate.

1

Free video consultation

A video call with Dr Ouali. He looks at your arms, explains whether you need liposuction, skin removal or both, covers the risks, and gives you your price.

No charge, no obligation
2

Decide in your own time

Nothing is booked on the call. If you go ahead, a 50% deposit holds your date, or you can pay in full. Face-to-face beforehand can be arranged, and is charged separately.

Entirely your call
3

The procedure

Two to three hours under local anaesthetic. Vaser liposuction through small incisions near the armpit and elbow, then loose skin removed along the inner arm. Each arm is treated individually.

Day case
4

Follow-up

Gentle movement from the first day, a compression garment for up to eight weeks, a nurse check at one week and a surgeon review at six weeks.

1 and 6 weeks later

The part most adverts leave out

This is still surgery

However minor a procedure is, there is a potential for complications. Dr Ouali will go through all of this with you before you decide anything.

Mild pain and discomfort are normal for the first few days. The recognised risks are:

Infection
Bleeding
Scarring
Asymmetry between the arms
Swelling and bruising
Skin laxity
Restricted movement during recovery
Blood clots
Poor wound healing
Nerve or vessel injury
An unsatisfactory cosmetic result

Before you book anywhere

Whoever you choose, these are worth asking:

Who will actually perform my surgery, and can I meet them first?
What is their GMC number?
How many of these have they done?
What is included in the price, and what is not?
What happens, and what does it cost, if something needs correcting?
Is the clinic registered with the Care Quality Commission?

Questions

What people ask before they book

Is the video consultation really free?

Yes. The video consultation is with Dr Ouali himself, it is free, and there is no obligation. If you would rather be seen in person before you decide, a face-to-face appointment can be arranged, and that one is charged separately.

Am I a good candidate for an arm lift?

You may be suitable if you have loose, sagging skin or stubborn fat on your upper arms, are in good general health and keep a stable weight. You must be over 18.

What causes sagging skin on the arms?

Usually ageing, significant weight loss or genetics. All of these affect how elastic the skin is, which leads to drooping.

What does the procedure involve?

It usually combines Vaser liposuction to remove fat with surgical removal of excess skin. It is done under local anaesthetic and typically takes two to three hours.

Will I have scars?

Yes. Arm lift scars are expected, and they are placed on the inner arm to be as discreet as possible. They generally fade over time with proper aftercare.

How long is the recovery?

Most people return to light activities within one to two weeks. Full recovery, including going back to exercise, can take six to eight weeks depending on how you heal. Bathing is usually fine after three days.

Are the results permanent?

Results can be long lasting, especially if you keep to a healthy lifestyle. Natural ageing will still affect the skin over time.

How do I pay if I go ahead?

You pay a 50% deposit to hold your date, or the full amount if you would rather settle it in one go. There is no in-house finance.

Dr Braham Ouali, lead surgeon at Minor Surgery Clinic, Bexleyheath
20+ years
Operating in the UK

Your surgeon

Dr Braham Ouali, UK-trained and award-winning

Dr Ouali is a UK-trained, award-winning surgeon with more than twenty years of experience. He has personally conducted tens of thousands of surgeries, sees every patient himself and performs every operation himself.

Qualified
Medical doctor since 1999
Training
Ten years of NHS plastic surgery training in the UK
Further study
Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery, Bond University, Australia
Memberships
British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Registration
Full GMC registration, no. 6145007
Languages
English, French and Arabic

The clinic

Bexleyheath Broadway

A day-case clinic set up for procedures under local anaesthetic. Your consultation is by video call, so the only visits you make are for the surgery itself and the follow-up.

Address
Ground Floor, 300 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH
Regulated by
Care Quality Commission, location ID 1-15260527805
Getting here
A short walk from Bexleyheath station and the Broadway shopping area, with parking nearby
Ground Floor, 300 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH

Next step

Start with a free video consultation

A video call with the surgeon who would do the operation. No cost, no obligation. If an arm lift is not the right answer for you, he will say so.