Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Surgery Brisbane & North Lakes

Please complete these steps so your appointment can proceed:

1. Obtain a GP referral addressed to Dr Milap Rughani that briefly describes the treatment you are seeking, such as Brachioplasty / Arm Lift. Please send it to the practice before your appointment. A GP referral is generally valid for 12 months from your first specialist consultation. 
2. Complete the pre-consultation questionnaire. Patients considering cosmetic surgery must complete a screening questionnaire, including an assessment for body dysmorphic disorder. Our team will provide the secure link before your appointment. 

If either requirement is incomplete, your consultation may need to be rescheduled.

An assessment may be appropriate if you have excess upper-arm skin following weight loss or changes over time.

Suitability depends on your health, weight stability, healing risks and expectations. 

Being comfortable with the likelihood of long, visible scars is an important part of the decision.

Exercise can improve muscle strength, but it does not remove excess skin.

Liposuction treats fat rather than loose skin. It may be suitable when skin elasticity is good, or used alongside brachioplasty. 

Dr Rughani will explain which options may address your concerns.

Scars usually run along the inner or underside of the upper arm, from the armpit towards the elbow. Their length depends on how much skin needs to be removed.

Scars may remain noticeable even after they mature. The proposed position and extent will be discussed at your consultation.

A compression garment is commonly used to support the arms and help manage swelling. Your recovery guide recommends wearing it as directed, often for four to six weeks.

The team will explain the appropriate fit, wear schedule and care instructions.

Dr Rughani generally does not use drains for Brachioplasty.

However drains may be used temporarily in selected cases. If needed, you will receive instructions about caring for them. Removal depends on fluid output and your clinical assessment.

Dr Rughani’s surgeon fee ranges and increases with complexity. The surgeon fee includes the agreed operation, two preoperative consultations, postoperative inpatient reviews, planned nurse reviews at approximately weeks one and two, planned Dr Rughani reviews at weeks six and twelve, and review for up to one year when clinically needed

A written, itemised estimate is provided after assessment.

Hospital and theatre charges, the anaesthetist’s fee, and care outside the agreed plan are quoted separately.

This depends on your healing and how much your work involves using your arms.

Allow time away from work during early recovery. 

Physical roles involving lifting, pushing, pulling or overhead reaching usually require longer than desk-based work. Discuss your duties with Dr Rughani before arranging leave.

Do not drive while taking sedating pain medication or while arm movement is restricted.

You should be able to steer, use the controls and perform an emergency manoeuvre comfortably and safely. 

Follow your surgical team’s advice and check any insurer requirements.