Non Surgical Skin Tightening for Arms?

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 extending down the arm provides the best solution (since it decreases the circumference).

The trade-off is a scar and nice arms vs. no scar but excess skin in the arms, so patients should talk to their plastic surgeon about each of these options. The incisions on the arms do take a while to heal, but patients who are carefully selected are almost uniformly happy with the results.

Hello, I makeupyourface. Thank you for question regarding options regarding non-surgical skin tightening for the arms. With 100 pound weight loss and excess skin you would do best with a longitudinal brachioplasty, arm lift, or arm reduction. However, if you cannot afford or live with the arm scars, I would suggest you consider Morpheus 8 treatment for the arms. Morpheus 8 combines several skin tightening rrr3modalities. The Morpheus 8 will require three or more treatments for optimal effect. The Morpheus 8 procedure can be done in the office. The Morpheus 8 requires only topical anesthetic. Therefore, if you cannot undergo a surgical skin tightening for the arms please consider the Morpheus8 treatment . Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Unfortunately there are really no effective non-surgical treatments for removing significant skin under the arm. Non-invasive procedures like coolsculpting only address the fat that lies under the skin and over the muscle, it does not do anything to improve excess skin. Laser therapy and other skin tightening procedures provide extremely minimal results, if there are any results at all. There is a reason why board certified plastic surgeons do not include this procedure in their practice offerings. Since you mention expense as an issue, there are several programs such as Care Credit and Alphaeon Credit that offer assistance through monthly payment plans and low arps for the first 6 months-1 year.  It would be best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review the best options for you.

I understand your concern , but ultimately your best option will be  An arm lift, or brachioplasty, tis procedure is recommend it to Reduces excess sagging skin that droops downwardTightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper armReduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm regionFluctuations in weight, growing older, and heredity can cause your upper arms to have a drooping, sagging appearance. This is a condition that cannot be corrected through exercise.Arm lift surgery may be right for you if the underside of your upper arms are sagging or appear loose and full due to excess skin and fat. Hope this helps .

Unfortunately, there are no effective nonsurgical options to address loose arm skin after significant weight loss. Brachioplasty (arm lift) surgery is the best treatment to effectively remove excess arm skin and restore contour of the arm and armpit. Usually after 100 lb weight loss, an extended brachioplasty is required resulting in a scar that spans from the armpit to the elbow.

After losing 100 lbs, you will require skin removal from your arms for optimal results.  It is unlikely non-surgical treatments will help.  You should consult with an expert in arm lift surgery.