Palo Alto Arm Lift doctors

	George Commons, MD Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon 1515 El Camino Real Suite C, Palo Alto		6 answers
	Shahin Fazilat, MD Mountain View Plastic Surgeon 515 South Drive Suite 25, Mountain View		1 answer
	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto
	Robert M. Lowen, MD Bay Area Plastic Surgeon 305 South Drive Suite 1, Mountain View
	Lauren Greenberg, MD Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon 750 Welch Rd Suite 117, Palo Alto

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Not Sure if I Am Supposed to Get Arm Lipo or an Arm Lift? Pictures Included. I am 30 yrs old,124 pds/size 2-4 but my arms seem super flabby and out of proportion with my body. I was obese when I was a child and ever since it seems I have carried excess weight on my arms. I was a size 6-8 until a few months ago and thought that was the problem but now I am starting to believe it is excess skin. I am making an appointment for an augmentation after I have a baby (I am not yet pregnant) and wanted to fix this problem as well but was curious which procedure is needed? Thanks!

A: Arm lift vs. arm lipo

Based on the photos, the best solution is an arm lift procedure. Liposuction could make the problem worse by creating more loose skin. Please seek consultation by a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and look at pictures so that you are comfortable with the location and the visibility of the scar!

Good luck!

Shahin Fazilat, MD

Mountain View Plastic Surgeon

What Questions Should I Ask when Considering a Modified Brachioplasty? I am considering a modified brachioplasty. I have attempted to research the technique without success. I was able to inquire on how many layers of sutures and type, incision location but not really the technique. I see some surgeons are able to address the "suspension" while others seem unable to-just by image reviews. I wondering if thats the reason for the extended incision that shows (angles upwards to the shoulder). I want to be as informed as possible for the best outcome. Thank you!

A: Modified Arm Lift. What is it?

I have no idea what a modified arm lift is and I have been doing this surgery for 30 years. Modified means the surgeon has modified things to his or her own taste. This is fine but there is no such defined procedure. Arm lifts can be either pure liposuction, pure long incision, or one of the 75,000 combos in between. The axillary incision (armpit), is a wishful thinking bit of nonsense usually. Little, if anything, is accomplished by the so called Brasilian Armpit incision. This incision is more about psychiatry and mental impression than accomplished fact. On the other hand, if the patient is happy, the armpit psychiatry worked I guess. Live forward!

George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

What Would be Best - An Arm Lift or Tuck? I'm 28 years old. I've suffered with bat wings my whole life. I can never wear anything sleeveless and am extremely paranoid about my arms. I've come to the decision that surgery is the only option for me. Based on my photos is it the best option and will the scarring be worse than the bat wings? I'm desperate for help!

A: Arm Lift, Tuck, or Liposuction for Arm Fat? Best Is?

The tuck with a little incision and lift in the axilla is nearly worthless. The direst arm lift works. I would suggest you do liposuctio-limited arm lift. You can do both at the same time as a combimed procedure. This will work and your scar will be fairly short. Good Luck. Get an ABPS-FACS surgeon for safety and results.

George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon