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Would a Mini Arm Tuck Help Me? (photo)

asked 1 year ago by acrobatikatie in Berlin, Germany
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I really wanted lipo on my arms but I have stretch marks even though I was never overweight. The doc said my skin is too soft and won't do it but I want to do something. Is there a non-surgical skin tightening option that would work well, or would a mini arm tuck be better? I am young but i have a few spots where my skin just doesn't hold together. I am a performer and want to be proud of the hard training I do. Also, what is an estimate of costs, if possible. Thank you!

4 answers to Would a Mini Arm Tuck Help Me? (photo)

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An Arm Lift / Tuck is NOT the Answer here

Regarding: "Would a Mini Arm Tuck Help Me? I really wanted lipo on my arms but I have stretch marks even though I was never overweight. The doc said my skin is too soft and won't do it but I want to do something. Is there a non-surgical skin tightening option that would work well, or would a mini arm tuck be better? I am young but i have a few spots where my skin just doesn't hold together. I am a performer and want to be proud of the hard training I do. Also, what is an... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Arm procedures

It is diffiucult to evaluate yoru arms from jsut a photograph. Evaluating the skin quality and the amount of fat is cirtical. The non-invasive skin tightening systems sometimes can help  minor problems.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction before armlift

Based on your picture, you seem to have very little fatty tissue and reasonable skin tone so starting with liposuction would be a reasonable option. Since you are a performer, minimizing scars may be important for you. If you were to need some skin excised, a mini-armlift that leaves the scar in the armpit may be a good option for you.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Arm Lift

Depending on the skin elasticity, it is determined if liposuction or arm lift will be indicated. A modified arm lift in your case will not give you a good result. You may want to do the liposuction as a first stage , let the skin contract and then see if you are satisfied. If not then you can have an arm lift. Infact at that time you will have a better result because you have removed the fat, your arms will be slimmer.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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