Is reducing arm fat a simple surgery?

[justzoe]

I would imagine this falls under liposuction and body contouring. 

As I have gotten older, I have had my weight go up and down. I lost a fair amount of weight but now I have loose fat and skin that hangs from my arms. I would like to get it fixed. Has anyone had this done? Can someone tell me the costs and downtime for such a surgery done through a Korean clinic? 

[calmwaters]

It depends on what you are after. Lipo or Brachioplasty. Lipo is easier and invasive. Recovery time is faster too. Brachioplasty surgeries take more time, are more costly, and the recovery time can be awhile. You can also look into CoolSculpting or Thermage if you want a non-surgical option. 

[ell3n]

Lipo on arms is not too bad. You will have a lot of bruising and be sore but it is less painful and a faster recovery compared to lipo in the legs or buttocks.

As for cost, you are looking at around $1,800–$2,500 USD - However, I have seen it go as cheap as $1,200 and these prices are for both arms. 

[smolcat22]

On 3/15/2026 at 12:01 PM, ell3n said:

Lipo on arms is not too bad. You will have a lot of bruising and be sore but it is less painful and a faster recovery compared to lipo in the legs or buttocks.

As for cost, you are looking at around $1,800–$2,500 USD - However, I have seen it go as cheap as $1,200 and these prices are for both arms. 

My sister got this done in 2022. She is the reason I decided to go to Korea myself. Her experience was amazing and her recovery was so fast, I was shocked. I believe she paid $1,550 for both arms and it included aftercare and they even covered part of her hotel stay (so she was closer to the clinic). 

[justzoe]

On 3/13/2026 at 10:04 AM, calmwaters said:

It depends on what you are after. Lipo or Brachioplasty. Lipo is easier and invasive. Recovery time is faster too. Brachioplasty surgeries take more time, are more costly, and the recovery time can be awhile. You can also look into CoolSculpting or Thermage if you want a non-surgical option. 

What is the difference between getting lipo or the brachioplasty? I have been told I have both loose skin and excess fat so I am not sure how to approach this. 

[calmwaters]

On 3/19/2026 at 8:51 AM, justzoe said:

What is the difference between getting lipo or the brachioplasty? I have been told I have both loose skin and excess fat so I am not sure how to approach this. 

A brachioplasty is an arm lift. It is not just to remove excess fat but also skin. Usually it goes from the elbow to the armpit. It is a more complex and more expensive surgery. Lip just removes the fat. If you have both loose skin and excess fat, you will want an arm lift.

[justzoe]

On 3/20/2026 at 10:10 AM, calmwaters said:

A brachioplasty is an arm lift. It is not just to remove excess fat but also skin. Usually it goes from the elbow to the armpit. It is a more complex and more expensive surgery. Lip just removes the fat. If you have both loose skin and excess fat, you will want an arm lift.

Okay I was not entirely sure. I guess I would need a brachioplasty if that is the case as I do have loose skin that will need to be tucked/removed. Thanks for replying. I am going to look into this a bit more and research it.