
Body / Arm Lift
Highlights
Price
$6,475-$7,200 range is for both arms
Recovery Time
3-10 days

A surgical solution to an everyday problem.
Turkle & Associates is a highly regarded plastic surgery center that’s trusted by thousands of patients across Indiana to deliver beautiful results.
We see that excess skin and fat are two of the most common causes for concern—especially for those who otherwise live a healthy lifestyle! Despite valiant efforts to tone and tighten, some body parts are resistant. These areas can cause some patients a severe lack of confidence.
The contour of the upper arms can be easily influenced by weight gain or loss, aging, and genetics.
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure we often perform to help alleviate these concerns and produce beautifully contoured, slimmer, and more youthful-looking upper arms!
Treatment Details

What it Treats
- Excess Fat in the Upper Arms
- Hanging Skin in the Upper Arms
Eligibility
Female or Male
18 or older
Within 10-15 lbs of desired weight
Procedure Time
3 hours
Recovery and Downtime
3 to 10 days with restrictions up to 6 weeks

How it Works
Whether you’re traveling from out of town or are local to the Indianapolis community, Turkle & Associates is dedicated to your patient experience. From your first phone call to your final follow-up, our team will ensure your total comfort and safety.
Your arm lift in Indianapolis will be preceded by an in-depth consultation to help you understand the procedure, recovery time, and expected results. We will discuss your overall lifestyle, budget, and medical history. From there, we’ll create a care plan that works best for you.
Learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your arm lift.
Results
After an arm lift in Indianapolis, patients tell us they feel more confident, especially when wearing short sleeve or sleeveless tops. The mention of “bat wings” no longer causes them stress or low self-esteem!
Look good. Feel your best.
Tell us your concerns using our instant online virtual consultation to discover which procedures may be best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions
We will review your full instructions for post-care during your consultation, as our number one goal is to help you heal quickly and minimize your downtime.
In general, you can expect to be able to swim within three weeks after your surgery, or after your wounds are totally healed. Regarding exercise, you will be able to walk immediately after your release, but you should wait about two weeks before restarting any cardio or lower-body exercises. Pushing or pulling exercises, including lifting anything greater than 10 pounds, should be avoided for six weeks after surgery.
Smoking before or after surgery increases the visibility of scarring and causes problems with healing. Therefore, we require that all patients cease the use of nicotine products (including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and all other products containing nicotine). This should last at least four weeks before and four weeks after an arm lift.
Yes. We often combine procedures like a tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lift, or breast lift (male or female) with arm lift surgery in Indianapolis.
If you are unsure of which procedures you need to best treat your concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions! You can also use our Virtual Consultation Tool for instant feedback on which procedures we recommend for your needs.
Our arm lift surgery is an outpatient procedure that does not require an overnight hospital stay!
The amount of time you’ll need to take off work will depend on the type of work you do. While some people are ready to go back to work in a few days, others may take as long as 7 to 10 days.
Although scarring from an arm lift will fade with time, it will always be there. Luckily, Dr. Turkle is highly trained in minimizing the amount of visible scarring necessary to achieve a successful procedure. We will also provide you with specific post-care instructions to help you further reduce the appearance of scarring.
During your consultation at Turkle & Associates Plastic Surgery in Indianapolis, we will discuss your overall cosmetic goals and help you determine which surgery or procedure is right for you. Come ready to ask questions.
We offer a variety of non-invasive body contouring treatments through Phases Skincare and Laser Center. These treatments include CoolSculpting Elite, truSculpt iD, or CoolTone!
Insurance typically does not cover an arm lift, as the procedure is considered to be cosmetic. If you have any further questions about Payments & Financing for plastic surgery, feel free to contact our office anytime!

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