Kirkland Arm Lift doctors
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Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Suite 1650 901 Boren Avenue, Seattle |
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Robert M. Grenley, M.D.
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
600 Broadway, Seattle |
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Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Avenue Suite 1650, Seattle |
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Gavin M. Dry, MD
Kirkland Plastic Surgeon
13114 120th Ave NE, Kirkland |
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Sarah E. McMillan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
5209 Lake Washington Blvd NE #115, Kirkland |
Recent Answers
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!
Based on your photos, I think you will require a brachioplasty to get the result you are likely expecting. Bummer, huh? Because brachioplasty leaves a long scar. As with many body controuring procedures, the contour takes priority over the scar. There is a procedure called CAST liposuction of the arm can can help some patients with a little laxity and a lot of extra fat. You don't look like you have much extra fat, if any.
I would be very, very careful about having any sort of superficial or laser lipo done in an effort to tighten the skin. These procedures can damage the superficial layer of fat or even the skin and leave dents, depressions and divots.
A non-invasive procedure, Ulthera, looks promising for skin tightening but I do not think it is FDA approved for anything below the neck. Maybe one of the docs out there has more info. Paging Dr. Richard Baxter!
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
Hello, I have swelling in my elbow joint which has started 6 days post brachioplasty, only in my left arm. Is this normal? Thanks
This could just be normal post op swelling but ti also could be a seroma, which is a collection of fluid in the surgical site. These usually present after the drains are removed. You should check in with your surgeon. If he/she thinks it's a seroma, it can be drained in the exam room.
