An arm lift (brachioplasty) with Mr Reza Nassab costs from £11,500. This fee covers the surgeon, consultant anaesthetist, hospital and theatre costs, compression garments and routine follow-up. The £150 consultation is charged separately. Your final quote depends on the extent of loose skin, whether liposuction or an extension onto the chest wall is needed, and whether the arm lift is combined with other procedures.
Price: Arm lift (brachioplasty) from £11,500 · Consultation £150, charged separately · Full price list
What the price includes
- Surgeon’s fee: Mr Nassab’s pre-operative planning, the operation itself and his post-operative care.
- Anaesthetist’s fee: a consultant anaesthetist for your general anaesthetic.
- Hospital and theatre: the operating theatre, nursing care, dressings and your hospital stay.
- Garments: compression sleeves to support the arms during healing.
- Routine follow-up: planned wound checks and review appointments with the team.
The £150 consultation fee is always separate and is not deducted from the surgical price.
What affects your quote
- Amount of loose skin: a short-scar lift limited to the upper arm near the armpit is less extensive than a full brachioplasty from armpit to elbow.
- Extension onto the chest wall: after significant weight loss, loose skin often continues down the side of the chest and may be treated at the same time.
- Liposuction: adding liposuction to reduce fat in the arms can refine the result.
- Combined procedures: an arm lift may be combined with other body contouring, which changes theatre time and cost.
- Overnight stay: extensive or combined surgery may require a longer hospital stay.
Your exact price will be confirmed in writing after your consultation, so you know the full cost before deciding whether to go ahead.
Why an arm lift costs what it does
Brachioplasty is a detailed operation that removes a measured ellipse of skin and fat from the inner arm, with careful planning to position the scar where it is least visible and to protect the nerves and lymphatic vessels that run along the inner arm. It requires a specialist plastic surgeon, a consultant anaesthetist and a fully equipped hospital. The fee reflects the time, expertise and aftercare involved rather than the operation alone. For details of the procedure, see the arm lift page.
Comparing arm lift with other options
For patients with good skin elasticity and excess fat but little loose skin, liposuction alone may be more suitable, and it costs less. Liposuction costs from £7,500 for one area and Vaser liposuction from £8,000 for one area. Where skin is loose, liposuction alone may make it look looser. Our comparison of arm lift versus arm liposuction explains how to decide which approach is right.
Paying for your surgery
Many patients choose to spread the cost. Finance is available through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status and credit checks. Reza Nassab Ltd acts as a credit broker, not a lender, and will explain the available options. Take time to consider whether finance is affordable for you, and never feel pressured into committing to surgery or finance on the day of your consultation. Full procedure prices are listed on our prices page.
Why very cheap surgery abroad carries risks
Arm lift packages abroad may look cheaper, but flying soon after surgery increases the risk of blood clots, long incisions under tension need careful wound care, and complications such as wound breakdown or fluid collections may need management after you return home. Treating these problems, or correcting a poor scar, can cost more than the original saving. Our guide to surgery in the UK versus abroad covers what to check.
Next steps
At your consultation, Mr Nassab will examine your arms, assess skin quality and fat distribution, discuss your goals and scar position, and explain the recovery in detail. You will then receive a written quote. Cosmetic surgery is only for adults aged 18 and over, and patients should ideally be at a stable weight before an arm lift. Read the arm lift questions to ask before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an arm lift in the UK?
With Mr Nassab, an arm lift costs from £11,500. The £150 consultation is charged separately.
Is an arm lift available on the NHS?
Arm lifts for cosmetic reasons are not usually funded by the NHS. Funding criteria vary locally and are rarely met.
Does the price include garments and follow-up?
Yes. Compression garments and routine follow-up appointments are included in the surgical fee.
Is finance available?
Yes, through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.
Is a deposit needed to book?
A booking deposit is usually requested once you have had time to reflect after your consultation. The team will explain the payment schedule in writing.
Why might the quote be higher than the starting price?
Additional liposuction, extending the lift onto the chest wall or combining procedures can increase the price.
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