Plastic Surgery
Arm lift and thigh lift in Lagos
Loose, hanging skin on the upper arms or inner thighs is removed and what remains is tightened, often after major weight loss or with age. A lower body lift does the same around the whole waist. The trade is a long scar for a firmer contour, and the consultation is mostly about whether that trade is worth it to you.
Also called: Brachioplasty, Arm reduction surgery, Thigh lift, Body lift, Lower body lift, Skin removal after weight loss
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Assessed and planned by
Dr Chinwe Kpaduwa, MD FACS
Plastic surgery, with Lyfe Plastics & Dermatology. Dr Kpaduwa assesses you and plans the surgery. The surgeon who operates, and where, is named in your written quote before you agree to anything.
- Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Seen in person at Medlyfe Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine Clinic, inside i-Fitness, 25 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Where an operation takes place is named in your written quote.
Video consultations: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm WAT, 30 minutes. Put towards the total cost of your surgery if you go ahead. In person at Medlyfe, Lekki: ₦186,000. Prefer to talk first? Send an enquiry and a coordinator calls you back.
All-in package
From ₦10,000,000, all-in
Arm lift, all-in. Thigh and body lifts are quoted after consultation
Your final figure is a written quote after consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews.
What the price covers
- The surgeon, the anaesthetist and the theatre
- Where the operation takes place, named in writing
- Garments, dressings, medication and your review appointments, priced into the number rather than added afterwards
What it does not cover
- Anything not listed in the written quote, which is costed for you before you decide rather than after
- Travel and accommodation if you are coming from outside Lagos
What would change this price
- Arms, thighs or a full lower body lift
- Liposuction in the same operation
- Combining areas, which may be staged for safety
- Nights in hospital
HMO plans in Nigeria generally treat cosmetic surgery as excluded. If you believe yours may contribute, ask the HMO before the consultation and bring the answer in writing.
Who this is for
- Loose skin on the upper arms that hangs when the arm is raised
- Loose inner thigh skin that rubs or chafes
- Skin left behind after large weight loss, including after weight loss surgery
- A weight that has been steady for several months
When it is not the right answer
- Fat without loose skin, which liposuction may treat with less scarring
- Anyone still losing weight
- Current smokers
- Anyone who would rather keep the loose skin than have a long visible scar, which is a reasonable choice
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Consultation with Dr Kpaduwa₦150,000
Thirty minutes with the surgeon herself, by video. You bring your goals, your history and photographs; she tells you what is involved, what she would and would not do, and whether you should be doing anything at all.
- 2
Examination and a written quote
An in-person examination in Lagos, then a written quote that says what is included and what is not. Costings come from the team in writing, not from the surgeon in the room.
- 3
Screening before a date is offered
Nicotine, medicines, blood pressure, and whether your weight is still changing all affect safety and timing. The clinical team reads your answers before anyone offers you a date.
- 4
The operation
Under general anaesthetic. For the arms the scar runs along the inner arm; for the thighs, from the groin down the inner thigh; for a body lift, around the waist.
- 5
Recovery and reviews
Compression garments, and named follow-up while the wounds heal.
Recovery, realistically
Weeks 1 to 2
Swelling and tightness. Arms kept raised on pillows, or legs moving gently. Help at home is needed.
Weeks 2 to 4
Back to desk work for most people. Garments continue.
Week 6 onwards
Exercise returns. Scars stay red for months and fade over a year or more.
Risks you should be told about
- A long, visible scar, which can widen or, on keloid-prone skin, thicken
- Wound separation, especially where the tension is greatest
- A fluid collection (seroma)
- Numbness along the scar
- Swelling of the lower leg after a thigh lift, usually temporary
- Blood clots and infection
Every operation carries risk. A surgeon who lists none is not being straight with you. Yours will go through these with you before you consent.
Questions people ask
How much does an arm lift cost in Lagos?
From ₦10,000,000, all-in (Arm lift. Thigh and body lifts are quoted after consultation). Your final figure is a written quote after consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews. Her video consultation is ₦150,000 and is put towards the total if you go ahead.
Where will the scar be?
On the inner arm, between armpit and elbow, for an arm lift; along the groin and inner thigh for a thigh lift. It is placed where it is least seen, but it is long, and you should see pictures at the consultation.
Could liposuction do it instead?
Only when the skin is firm enough to shrink back. Where skin hangs, liposuction can make it hang more.
How long after weight loss surgery should I wait?
Until your weight has been steady for several months. Operating while you are still losing means the result changes after it.
Prices shown are in naira and were last checked on 7 October 2026. A “from” price is the all-in starting price for the standard case. Every operation is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation, because the right operation for you, and its cost, depend on what the surgeon finds.