Arm Lift

One of the main reasons to avoid wearing sleeveless tops and dresses can be due to the appearance of our upper arms. It can also be genetic, even if we are fit, maintain a healthy lifestyle and have low body fat.

As we age, our bodies slow down the production of essential proteins that enable skin to stretch and contract because our elastin and collagen diminishes. Connective tissues and muscles deteriorate and skin under the arms becomes loose and sagging. Workouts for biceps and triceps are unlikely to firm the arm fat, surgery is an option but leaves a visible scar. Alternatively, there are several non-surgical ‘arm lift’ treatments that are highly effective at sculpting, tone and redefine the upper arms.

Contact our team of specialists in London and Buckinghamshire to find out if this is the treatment you need to achieve the look that you’ve always wanted!

*Reviewed by Dr Tracy Mountford, MBBS MBCAM

A lady having an arm lift

FAQ

At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic we offer several different treatments options that can build arm muscle as well as tone the arms and reduce any pockets of fat that appear over time. Another concern can be skin laxity on the inside of the upper arms. For example, CoolSculpting® can significantly reduce unwanted arm fat, EMSculpt and EMSculpt Neo can sculpt and tone the biceps and triceps, while Ultherapy® and Thermage® CPT are skin lifting and skin tightening treatments that can address the skin laxity on the upper arms. In combination, you have the ultimate non-surgical arm lift treatments that delivers impressive, durable, results.

Coolsculpting a fat freezing (cryolipolysis) treatment, for the reduction in arm fat, which is due to deposits of fat in the upper arm area:

  • Only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat reduction treatment that delivers proven results without surgery, anaesthesia or downtime.

Reducing the fat cells with noticeable results.

  • Treatment takes approximately 35 minutes if both arms are treated at the same time with the new CoolPetite™ applicator which has been specifically designed for the arms.
  • Results start to show in as little as 3 weeks with optimum results seen at 8 -12 weeks.
  • The Cosmetic Skin Clinic was the first clinic in the UK to launch the CoolPetite applicator and the only clinic in the UK to take part in a European clinical study for the upper arms – meaning you are in safe and highly skilled hands.

EMSculpt – World’s first and only treatment to sculpt and tone arms and legs:

  • FDA approved and clinically tested.
  • Uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology that builds muscle and burns fat simultaneously.
  • For the treatment of biceps and triceps.
  • Equivalent to 20,000 bicep curls in twenty minutes.
  • No surgery, no needles and no downtime.
  • 20-minute procedure.
  • Positive results 2-4 weeks after treatment- improving over several weeks.
  • Feels like an intensive work but you can lie down and relax during treatment.
  • A comfortable treatment that can be carried out in the lunch hour.
  • The Cosmetic Skin Clinic was one of the first clinics in the UK to have the new EMSculpt arm applicator.

EMSculpt Neo – Burns fat and boosts muscle mass across the arms and legs with maximum efficiency:

  • FDA approved and clinically tested
  • Ideal for patients with a higher-than-average BMI.
  • Uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology and Radiofrequency (RF) energy to melt away fat and build muscle simultaneously.
  • For the treatment of biceps and triceps.
  • Equivalent to 20,000 bicep curls in twenty minutes.
  • No surgery, no needles and no downtime.
  • 30-minute procedure.
  • Positive results 2-4 weeks after treatment- improving over several weeks.
  • Feels like a hot stone massage but you can lie down and relax during treatment.
  • A comfortable treatment that can be carried out in the lunch hour.
  • The Cosmetic Skin Clinic was one of the first clinics in the UK to offer the EMSculpt Neo treatment.

Ultherapy – uses focused ultrasound imaging to tighten and lift sagging arm skin:

  • An FDA-approved treatment for the face and neck with a specific clinical indication for lifting skin on the neck, chin, brow, abdomen and décolletage as well as the arms
  • Stimulates the growth of new collagen deep within wrinkled skin
  • Results can become more apparent over three to six months
  • Patients still have fresh young collagen, even after a year

Thermage CPT Skin Tightening – a safe, non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) technology that tightens and firms up the skin on the upper arms:

  • Clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and re-contour the skin.
  • Remodels collagen, the protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity, in the deeper layers of the skin.
  • Also stimulates the production of new collagen to tighten the loose bits and smooth crepey skin.
  • Treatment takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.
  • Immediate results, usually visible which improve over two to six months after treatment.

Different treatments achieve different outcomes. We would recommend an initial consultation with one of our qualified medical practitioners who will assess you and devise a personalised treatment plan that’s tailored to treat your concern.

It depends on the arm lift treatment recommended for you, or if you are having a combination of the treatments mentioned. Our medical practitioner will give you all the advice you need at the time of your consultation.

There is little to no downtime with any of the treatments mentioned above. You may experience a little redness immediately after treatment which disappears very quickly. In some cases, you may experience slight bruising, but this can disappear in a few days. But with all these treatments you can resume normal activities right away.

When the CoolPetite applicator is first placed on the area being treated, you may feel a slight pulling sensation as it turns colder in the first 5 minutes but all this subsides very quickly, so you can sit back and relax to watch TV, which is available in all of our CoolSculpting suites.

EMSculpt just feels like an intensive workout, but you are lying down and can relax during the treatment.

With Ultherapy, temporary discomfort may be felt when the ultrasound energy is delivered, but this is only a temporary sensation and a positive sign that the collagen-building process has been initiated. With the upgrade of Ultherapy Amplify, it has been found to be much more comfortable treatment.

Thermage CPT (Comfort Pulse Technology) has a combination of heat energy to treat deep tissue and cooling effects to protect the skin’s surface to deliver improvedpatient comfort. Throughout the procedure, your practitioner will checkthe level of heat sensation to make sure you feel comfortable while achieving the very best treatment results for you.

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Medically reviewed by the MDT Advisory Committee for The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, London and Bucks. Last reviewed on 21st November 2023.

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