Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery
Calgary
Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.9 stars across 130 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
Surgery that removes the loose, hanging skin on the upper arm that follows major weight loss or aging, usually with liposuction of any remaining fat, through an incision along the inner arm. The only fix for skin that hangs; the trade is a scar most people consider worth it. Compare Calgary clinics below and request a free consultation.
CA$6,800 to CA$13,600
per procedure (both arms) · CAD
A general range for Calgary, converted to CAD and rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Surgery that removes the loose, hanging skin on the upper arm that follows major weight loss or aging, usually with liposuction of any remaining fat, through an incision along the inner arm. The only fix for skin that hangs; the trade is a scar most people consider worth it.
One procedure; permanent for the skin removed
Compression sleeves for several weeks, desk work in 1 to 2 weeks, arms fully active at 6 weeks
People with significant loose skin on the upper arms, most often after large weight loss, at a stable weight, who accept a scar on the inner arm in exchange for a firm contour
10 plastic surgery practices in the Calgary area list arm lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 10 Calgary practices that list arm lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Arm Lift generally runs CAD$6,800 to CAD$13,600 per procedure (both arms), and each Calgary clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Calgary clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Calgary providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Pinch the loose skin on the inner upper arm. If it is a thin fold that hangs and you can gather it in your hand, only surgery removes it; tightening devices firm mild laxity and will not shrink a hanging fold. If the skin is loose but still sits against the arm, radio-frequency tightening or a fat treatment may be enough. A surgeon will show you which by lifting the skin and demonstrating what removal would achieve.
For a full arm lift the incision runs along the inner arm from the armpit toward the elbow, placed so it faces the body and is hidden with arms at rest. For milder laxity a short incision confined to the armpit may suffice. The scar fades over one to two years and is the main trade-off of the procedure; most patients who have it say the contour was worth the line.
Compression sleeves for several weeks, arms kept relatively still and elevated for the first days, desk work at one to two weeks, and lifting or exercise at about six weeks. Swelling settles over a few months. The result is permanent for the skin removed, provided weight stays stable.
Typically $5,000 to $10,000 for both arms including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, higher when combined with liposuction or other body contouring. Not covered by insurance for cosmetic reasons.
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