I had Gastric bypass surgery about 8 years ago and lost 100lbs. Since then, I’ve experienced “loose skin”…EVERYWHERE!! I hate it!! I’m just as self conscious in clothes as I was 100 pounds ago. I’d like a complete body lift but that is definitely NOT in my budget. I’ve been considering mesotherapy or some other non surgical alternative on my arms because I’d like to at least feel comfortable in short sleeves (since the lower half of my body is a DEFINITE case of “nip/tuck”). I’m looking to tighten the skin, I’m sure I could afford to rid my arms of some fat, but primarily it’s the loose skin I’d like to focus on. Any recommendations? Experiences? Comments?
In some patients who have a moderate amount of excess fat, and pretty good skin tone, you can get away with liposuction. Techniques like using the laser (SmartLipo) and using a circumferential approach can generate some decent skin tightening,
However, if you have the saggy "bat wings" or very little fat (As in patients who have lost a lot of weight) there are really no alternatives othere than the long arm scar.
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