Arm Liposuction at Caletti in Berlin
Overly stocky or rounded upper arms can significantly disturb a person's body proportions and thus their aesthetic appearance. Arm liposuction (liposuction) optimizes not only the arm contour but the entire body silhouette through a minimally invasive procedure.
In our specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin, we perform liposuction on the arms as well as on other body regions – for example, on the neck, abdomen, and legs. What is always important to me is the combination of medical and aesthetic excellence. I want you to emphasize your positive charisma through the treatment and thus gain more self-confidence and quality of life.
- Duration of treatment
- Arm Liposuction: 1.5 hours
- Anesthesia
- Depending on the extent of the procedure, local anesthesia or general anesthesia
- Clinic stay
- Outpatient
- Fit for work
- After one week, for physically demanding activities after two to four weeks
- Sport
- After four weeks
- Wound healing
- Two weeks
- Costs
- from 3500 Euros
- Aftercare
- Wear compression garments for three weeks; physical rest during the first few days after the procedure
Arm liposuction can be performed using various methods (vibration liposuction, high-pressure water jet liposuction). The subcutaneous fat pads are dissolved using the tumescent technique and removed with a cannula and a suction pump. The removal of fat deposits can be precisely controlled, making it possible to achieve optimal results.
When arm liposuction is performed by an experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, it is a very low-risk procedure. However, as with any other surgery, risks and undesirable side effects such as post-operative bleeding, wound healing disorders, or medication intolerances cannot be completely ruled out. In the first few days after liposuction, swelling and bruising may occur in the treated area – however, these skin manifestations usually subside within a few days. You can also prevent complications during or after arm liposuction by discontinuing pain medications, sleeping pills, and blood thinners one week before the procedure. It is optimal if you also refrain from alcohol and nicotine during this time.
For the first three weeks after liposuction, you wear compression garments all day. This supports the stabilization of the tissue in the treated body regions. Most patients do not experience wound pain after the procedure. If pain does occur, it can be well managed with mild pain relievers. Cooling brings relief for swelling and bruising. You can shower the very next day. However, physical rest is important in the following one to two weeks. Above all, your arms should not be overly strained. You should refrain from sports, sauna visits, and direct sun exposure to the treated area during the first month after liposuction.
Arm Liposuction - for aesthetic body proportions
To give the upper arms slimmer and more defined contours, liposuction removes excess fat between the skin and muscles. The procedure is minimally invasive and generally tissue-sparing. If the skin in the arm area has lost its elasticity due to environmental influences and natural skin aging, liposuction can be combined with surgical arm lift for an optimal overall result.
What results can be achieved with arm liposuction in Berlin?
Arm liposuction restores the arms' original slender shape and a well-defined contour. The body shapes appear more harmonious, as the arms once again match the rest of the proportions. Cellulite on the upper arms is reduced or completely eliminated by the procedure. Optionally, the skin is additionally tightened after liposuction with J-Plasma-Renuvion.
The slimmer shape of the arms is already visible in the first few days after liposuction. The final result becomes clear after three to six months, when the wound healing process is finally complete.
How long does the result of arm liposuction last?
The result of arm liposuction is permanent, as the removed fat cells cannot regenerate. However, the procedure does not stop the natural aging process of the skin. If arm liposuction was not combined with a skin tightening from the outset, a surgical lift may be advisable at a later date.
How is arm liposuction performed in Berlin?
Immediately before the procedure, we will discuss the course of the liposuction again. The incision sites will be marked on your upper arms with a skin pen. During liposuction, the fat cells of the skin are detached from the connective tissue and then suctioned off. Compact fat deposits are completely removed, and the subcutaneous fat tissue is also reduced. There are various techniques and methods for this. We will clarify which procedure is optimally suited for you during the consultation in our specialist practice in Berlin. Following liposuction, a J-Plasma-Renuvion treatment is performed, depending on the findings, to tighten the skin of the upper arms.
Various procedures for arm liposuction at Caletti in Berlin
There are various procedures that can be used for arm liposuction. The specific procedure depends on the area to be treated and its condition. In a personal consultation, we will discuss the treatment procedure tailored to you. In our practice in Berlin, both vibration liposuction and high-pressure water jet liposuction are available as methods for arm liposuction.
Vibration-Assisted Liposuction
In Vibration-Assisted Liposuction with MicroAire (PAL), a motor on the cannula generates vibrations, which makes it easier and gentler to dislodge fat. Before the procedure, a solution containing a local anesthetic and medication is injected to reduce post-procedure pain and prevent blood loss during the procedure. This injection helps to loosen the fat, which can then be suctioned out using a suction pump.
High-Pressure Water-Jet Liposuction
In the High-Pressure Water-Jet Liposuction (WAL) method, similar to vibration-assisted liposuction, a tumescent solution containing a local anesthetic and medication is injected. A water jet infiltrates the fat, making it easier to dislodge from the tissue. The high-pressure water-jet liposuction procedure is also suitable for autologous fat transplantation (lipofilling) in other areas.
Where are incisions needed for arm liposuction?
Arm liposuction is performed with fine cannulas. To insert them, several skin incisions are first made in the treatment area. The incisions are made in inconspicuous places. Due to their small size, suturing is not required. The scars fade quickly and are barely visible later. If liposuction is combined with an arm lift, the incisions for this run along the inside of the upper arms.
Arm Liposuction in Berlin – with individual medical consultation and care
The first step to arm liposuction in our Berlin specialist practice for plastic-aesthetic surgery is a detailed consultation. During the preliminary discussion, we learn about your expectations and wishes. We explain the procedure, ask you some questions about pre-existing conditions, and perform a physical examination. Based on the examination results, we also discuss whether only liposuction or additionally an arm skin tightening should be performed to achieve optimal results. It is important to me in my work as a plastic-aesthetic surgeon that the result of the procedure is aesthetic and natural and that you regain a completely positive body feeling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arm liposuction is suitable for anyone who feels self-conscious about fleshy upper arms and therefore desires a corrective plastic-surgical procedure.
Only to a limited extent. Fat deposits on the upper arms often prove to be very stubborn. Exercise, thermal treatments, and massages quickly reach their limits. The same applies to sagging skin on the upper arm. Liposuction and possibly skin tightening are effective and sustainable methods to give the upper arms a slender contour again.
Whether local anesthesia is sufficient or general anesthesia is performed depends on the extent and thus the duration of the procedure. If larger amounts of fat need to be removed, general anesthesia may be less stressful for you.
Even if arm liposuction is performed under local anesthesia, you do not have to expect pain. In addition, a light sedative ensures that you experience the procedure completely relaxed in twilight sleep.
The removal of fat cells initially creates cavities that would fill with blood and tissue fluid without compression. Compression garments serve to stabilize the tissue and help to achieve an optimal surgical result.
J-Plasma Renuvion is an innovative therapy method to restore elasticity to sagging skin. It is particularly often used after liposuction. J-Plasma or "Cool Plasma" is an anionic cool helium gas. It is guided through the incision sites of the cannulas for liposuction into the cavities created by the procedure and gently and carefully shrinks the connective tissue there. This smooths and tightens the skin from within. Treatment with J-Plasma Renuvion is effective and painless. Its result remains permanently.
Certain diseases and medications can be contraindications for arm liposuction. During the consultation before the procedure, I also address such risk factors. Often a solution can be found to perform the liposuction anyway.
Since fat cells, once removed, cannot regenerate, the result of arm liposuction lasts a lifetime. Surgical skin tightening, performed together with liposuction, also yields a very permanent result - a follow-up operation at a later date is only necessary in individual cases.
Basically, yes. For an aesthetically optimal result, such a combination is often even recommended. Liposuction on the upper arms is often combined with a skin tightening, in which excess, wrinkled skin is surgically removed. This procedure can also be combined with liposuction on the abdomen or legs. However, if very large amounts of fatty tissue need to be removed, it is advisable to carry out these treatments at separate appointments to safely rule out excessive strain and complications. A maximum of three liters of fat is removed per individual session.
Do you have any further questions about liposuction on the arms in Berlin?
We would be happy to advise you without obligation in a personal consultation on the topic of liposuction on the arms in Berlin. Together we will clarify which treatment is best suited for you to get slimmer and more defined upper arms. You can book an initial consultation with me here.