Non surgical skin tightening for arms?

I had Gastric bypass surgery about 8 years ago and lost 100lbs. Since then, I’ve experienced “loose skin”…EVERYWHERE!! I hate it!! I’m just as self conscious in clothes as I was 100 pounds ago. I’d like a complete body lift but that is definitely NOT in my budget. I’ve been considering mesotherapy or some other non surgical alternative on my arms because I’d like to at least feel comfortable in short sleeves (since the lower half of my body is a DEFINITE case of “nip/tuck”). I’m looking to tighten the skin, I’m sure I could afford to rid my arms of some fat, but primarily it’s the loose skin I’d like to focus on. Any recommendations? Experiences? Comments?

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6 answers to “Non surgical skin tightening for arms?”

A: Nonsurgical Arm Skin Tightening

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

There really is no nonsurgical means of tightening arm skin following massive weight loss. An arm lift is the only way of correcting this problem. Mesotherapy is a very controversial procedure that claims to remove fat, but does not claim (as far as I know) to tighten skin.

A: There is no alternative to remove loose skin except surgery

By Robert B. Pollack, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Limelight is an IPL that treats general red tones, broken capillaries, and age spots anywhere on the face and neck. One to three treaments spaced out at least 4 weeks apart are recommended for optimal results. Very effective!

A: Arm Lifts After Weight Loss

By John LoMonaco, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

In some patients who have a moderate amount of excess fat, and pretty good skin tone, you can get away with liposuction. Techniques like using the laser (SmartLipo) and using a circumferential approach can generate some decent skin tightening, However, if you have the saggy "bat wings" or... more

A: Non Surgical arm lift

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear IMUYF I hate to chime in with the other reputable plastic surgeons on this website but I have to agree. I have seen many 100# plus weight loss patients and have never been able to get by without a standard incision type brachioplasty. The reason for this is that you have skin excess around the arm... more

A: Surgery for arm skin excess

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Minimally invasive skin tightening simply doesn't, unfortunately, offer the amount of tightening massive weight loss patients need. Of the different types of arm lifts, there are lifts performed in the armpit crease and lifts that extend down the arm. For more severe problems, the lift with an incision... more

A: Unfortunately, surgery is your only option

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

After massive weight loss, the degree of excess skin and loss of elasticity can only be improved with excisional surgery. There really is no other way to make any real change. The best plan would be to keep your weight down, meet with an excellent plastic surgeon and plan a long term program for... more