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Arm Lift with Lipo Now Vs Laser Lipo Now and Arm Lift Later?

I'm 25 and I've lost 80lbs with diet&exercise over a 3yr period.

My 16" arms haven't changed, just the firmness of the skin. My question is: Should I do a session or two of low abrasion laser lipo treatments and wear compression garments for a while;then do an armlift? OR Should I go to a plastic surgeon and do an arm lift and lipo now.

Scaring is not a concern. Smaller arms are. Some armlifts still look like large arms! Which would show better results? Also Miss. & LA Dr.'s for this treatment?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by forkrysta in Hattiesburg, MS

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Arm Lift with Lipo Now Vs Laser Lipo Now and Arm Lift Later

With any type of surgical procedure, patient selection is of utmost importance for the best results. For patients with minimal or mild skin looseness, Smartlipo has been a very effective procedure for arm contouring without all the scars associated with an arm lift, or brachioplasty. For patients with significant loose and extra hanging skin, liposuction alone might be disappointing in terms of the results. Sometimes, patients who do not want the scarring associated with brachioplasty... more

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This can only be decided after an evaluation by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and then both scenarios can be discussed. Both are viable options but an expert can help you decide which is best.

Arm Lift versus Liposuction after Weight Loss

Dear forkrysta, Congratulations on your weight loss. If you have lost 80 pounds, it is very likely that you have a significant amount of loose skin on your arms. If this is the case, then an arm lift will be necessary to remove the extra skin and to tighten the arms. This may be combined with liposuction if there are still significant fatty deposits under the skin. Liposuction alone is likely not the right treatment option for you because it will accentuate the looseness and... more

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Laser liposuction vs arm lift after weight loss

If you have lost 80 lbs, You arm skin probably has lost a significant amount of elasticity. Laser liposuction can remove further fat around the arm but it will probably result in looser, hanging skin. From your description, I believe you will require an arm lift (Brachioplasty). This procedure can be combined with liposuction performed at the same time.

Staging liposuction and arm lift surgery

I have done arm lifts for patients with heavy arms and skin laxity - my advice is to 1. see a surgeon that does a lot of arm lift procedures 2. consider staging the liposuction first, allowing 3 months of recovery 3. do the arm lift I've found that scar quality is much better when arm lift surgery is done after the arms are 'decompressed' with liposuction and allowed to heal for several months. This is my own experience, and I'm sure that opinions differ, but... more

LaserLipo and Arm Lift - order to proceed

It really depends on the condition and size of your arms. The fact that you are 25yo works to your advantage. Your skin will be in better condition than if you where older and will more readily shrink after liposuction. For this reason, despite the lack of physical exam, I am leaning toward liposuction and Laser-Lipo first before skin excision. I do not recommend Laser-Lipo alone first. There is not enough improvement with Laser-Lipo alone unless you do some... more

Arm lift vs liposuction

Usually with a large weight loss there is more of a loose skin component than fatty arms. You may be best off to get an arm lift, but without an exam I could not say for sure.

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Brachioplasty VS liposuction of arms

It is not easy to give an opinion without examination and thorough evaluation. It all depend on how much fat there is and what is the quality of skin. Consult a TIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY) opinion. It does not have to be laser lipo, The instrument is not important ( marketing method), the surgeon is more important in the decision making

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Arm Lift with Lipo Now Vs Laser Lipo Now and Arm Lift Later?