Gabriela, At your young age, you may be candidate for the so called "bat wing" procedure, which was highlighted on the Today Show in 2003. It involves a circumferential liposuction of the upper arm. This may be a better option than a minibrachioplasty, which, I agree, is a limited and... more
Alternative to Arm lift surgery? Mini-brachioplasty
I just recently lost about 45 pounds and I noticed that I have minimal sagging and stretch marks on my arms. I inquired to a plastic surgeon about this and she said because it is minimal and I am so young (20 years old), it would not be worth the scar. Is there any solution to my problem that is not as severe? Would any among Mini Brachioplasty, arm toning with exercise, or laser skin tightening be a good option for me? Any advice would help seeing as I am very insecure about this and would like to handle it now while I am young.
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6 answers to “Alternative to Arm lift surgery?...”A: You have options
The key point in the decision is the condition of the skin elasticity. If you have minimal laxity, you may do well with liposuction, or perhaps ultrasound assisted liposuction. This will get rid of excess fat, while encouraging the skin envelope to shrink to the smaller form. A mini-brachioplasty,... more
A: Start with toning your arms through exercise
The arm lift or Brachioplasty leaves a long scar extending from axilla (armpit) to the elbow. As with any cosmetic surgery it is a trade off: is the scar worth the improvement in contour? For women who have lost a lot of weight and have a lot of hanging skin (bat wings) on their arms, the scar is very... more
A: Alternatives to arm lift surgery
Hi there- It would be difficult to know for sure without first meeting you to review your goals and perform an exam, but I have had a lot of success in patients who don't quite need an arm lift but want improvement in their arms through a combination of VASER lipo and aggressive frequent lymphatic massage... more
A: Alternatives to arm lift surgery
To really answer your question I would have to know what you weigh now and see pictures of your arms that show the amount of residual fat and the quality of your skin. In some situations liposuction can be a workable alternative.
A: Try Thermage.
Hi! From your description, I doubt very much that the scars of a conventional arm lift would make sense for you. And the mini brachioplasty does not work. In New York City, we have a number of women who are quite happy after Thermage skin tightening of the arms. Even a subtle improvement in the arms... more
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