Arm & Thigh Lift (Skin Excess Removal)

Surgery to remove loose, excess skin from the upper arms (brachioplasty) or inner thighs (thigh lift) — common after major weight loss, where skin has lost its elasticity and hangs. Dr Nawrocki excises the surplus skin and tightens the area for a firmer, smoother contour. Published prices start from 25,500 zł for the arms and 30,000 zł for the thighs.

After substantial weight loss the skin often cannot retract to fit the smaller body underneath, leaving loose folds that hang from the upper arms or the inner thighs. This excess skin can chafe, make clothes difficult to fit and undermine the result of all the weight that has been lost. At Klinika Chirurgii Plastycznej Dr Nawrocki these areas are addressed surgically: an arm lift (brachioplasty) removes the surplus skin and fat from the upper arm, and a thigh lift removes excess skin from the inner thigh, in both cases tightening the area to restore a firmer, smoother contour. The procedures are performed under anaesthesia and typically take a couple of hours. Because the surplus skin has to be removed, the incisions — along the inner arm or inner thigh — are longer, and the resulting scars are the trade-off for a tighter contour; they are placed as discreetly as possible and mature and fade over many months. A compression garment is worn afterwards, strenuous activity is avoided for several weeks, and recovery is more involved than for smaller procedures. These operations are most appropriate once weight has been stable for some time. Dr Nawrocki, a member of the Polish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery with around three decades of experience, discusses the scar pattern, anaesthetic, recovery and realistic outcomes frankly at consultation, since the scarring is a significant consideration. Results vary between individuals and the surgery carries the usual risks reviewed beforehand. Published prices start from 25,500 zł for excess arm skin removal and 30,000 zł for excess thigh skin removal.