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No Results From Arm Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by superinday in new york
Latest answer by Amy T. Bandy, DO
Question viewed 218 times
Tags: arms, results

Had Arm Lipo Almost 3 Months Ago but Theres No Changes..when Can I Expect to See the Best Results. It's Really Depressing.

5 answers to No Results From Arm Liposuction

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Arm liposuction

It can take up to six months to see the full retraction of the arm.  If however the skin is not retracting well then you may need either a tightening procedure such as Thermage, or an actual arm lift but you will need to discuss with a board-certified plastic surgeon the type of scar you could expect with this procedure as it can be quite visible. There may be more improvement than you realize and you should compare the amount of hanging skin and fat today with the preop photographs. more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Women usually very happy with arm liposuction.

Hi. 1) You will see the final result four months after liposuction. 2) There are several possible explanations for your disappointment .Perhaps you were not a good candidate.  If the main problem in your arms is loose skin, then liposuction alone will not help much. It may not have been done right. Most of the arm fat is in the back of the arms, and this is the area that has to be targeted for treatment. 3) We have learned that women tend to be very happy even with subtle... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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No results from arm liposuction

If you are 3 months out and not seeing results, it is unlikely that you will.  My patients can see immediate results, if they were a good candidate for the surgery.  The results should be very visible by 6 weeks post op.  Sorry.
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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No result from arm liposuction

Arm liposuction is difficult as there is little fat to contour, and skin elasticity issues are often a confounding factor. Surgeons know this and should temper expectations. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Arm liposuction

If you had arm liposuction three months ago and have not seen any result, I would go back to your doctor and review your pre-op photos with how you look now.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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