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Upper arm/
thigh lift

Upper arm/
thigh lift

A tightening of the upper arms or thighs is often considered after major weight fluctuations. If
the connective tissue can no longer recover on its own, annoying excess skin or unwanted local fat deposits remain.

Everything at a glance

Our skin, our largest organ, can take quite a beating over the course of a lifetime. In addition, skin elasticity decreases with age; some patients also struggle with weak connective tissue.

There are several techniques available for tightening the upper arms or thighs at
, from minimally invasive support to surgical tightening in the case of severe deformities.
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Duration of the procedure
About 90 minutes
Stay
outpatient
Pain
moderate
Before the treatment
- No anticoagulant medication‍
‍-Bring documents to the surgery
- Get prescribed medication from the pharmacy
After the treatment
- Compression underwear for 6 weeks
- Sport after 3-4 weeks
- Shower after 2 weeks
- Light work after 1-3 weeks
Location of the intervention
Surgery Dr. Paul
Marienstraße 10a, Top I-12 4020 Linz
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Inspection dates
1 week
2 weeks
3 months
If required
Scars
On the inside of the thighs/upper arms
Final result
after 3-6 months
Costs
Upper arms from € 4500.-
Thighs from € 6000.-