Heavy Arms? (photo)

I am 5'6 215 pounds. I increased my activity to lose weight (jogging) and changed my diet. I have lost 20 pounds. My arms are large and not proportional. I can't fit my arms in a jacket that fits the rest of me. My upper arm is larger than most men actually. It is pretty embarrassing. Even when I was 170 pounds, I had the same problem. Do you recommend brachioplasty. Signed, Large Arms in Georgia

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 210-229 lbs after weight loss

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Brachioplasty for Large Arms

Large arms may benefit from both liposuction and upper arm lift or brachioplasty. Once weight loss goals have been achieved, extended arm lift will produce the best possible result.

Arm lipo or lift?

Thanks for sharing and the photos. I would say that you are borderline for lift versus liposuction. In other words, liposuction will give you some improvement - like reducing the volume of the arms, but there maybe some looseness in the skin remaining. The arm lift will reduce the size and give you tighter arms with an incision. A better situation is for you to continue losing weight, then when the arm is more deflated, then have a lift. This will result in a smaller volume and a... more

Aldo Guerra, MD

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Armlift With Adjunctive Liposuction

Thank you very much for your question and sharing your photo. Unfortunately the concern that you have raised regarding your upper arms in one that plagues many women. Congratulations on your weight loss success so far. I would encourage you to continue in your journey as it will improve your outcome as well as your health. With respect to your arms, you are in a unique situation where liposuction alone or an armlift alone are not the solution to your problem. If... more

Heavy Arms?

Yes you are a candidate for brachioplasty. Seek in person opinions from boarded PSs in your area or city.

Good Candidate for Brachioplasty (Armlifting)?

Thank you for the question and picture. Congratulations on your weight loss plus far; when you have achieved a long-term stable weight, it is very likely that you will benefit from arm lifting surgery. When the time is right seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons; ask to see lots of examples of that work. Learn about the potential risk/complications associated with procedure and ask lots of questions about scarring… Best wishes.

Good candidate for arm lift surgery (brachioplasty)

From your photograph it appears that you would be a good candidate for a brachioplasty with liposuction of the upper arms. If you draw a line between the biceps and the triceps and more than 50% of the arm is below this line then a brachioplasty is appropriate. If you are planning on losing another 30 pounds or so with diet and exercise it would be best for your to lose this weight first before considering the surgery.

Brachioplasty Or Arm Lift Candidate

I think that patients obtain their best results with brachioplasty when the primary problem is excess skin. However, if you arms actually looked the same when you weighed 45 pounds less, you probably are a candidate if you can accept potential scar which can be noticeable.

Heavy Arms

Thank you for your question and for the attached photograph. it appears from the photo and from your comments that you would be a good candidate for a full brachioplasty. I would hold off until you have reached your desired weight, as that will assure you a best chance a nice outcome. When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons... more