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Smart Lipo safe to remove arm fat?

I am 5'2" and I weigh 125 lbs. I have big arms for my size. I heard Smart Lipo is less invasive. But is it safe for the thin skin of the upper arms? If not, what kind of Liposuction procedure is best to remove upper arm fat?

4 answers to “Smart Lipo safe to remove arm fat?”

A: I'm not that big a fan of liposuction in general for arms

Joel Schlessinger, MD

While liposuction of the arms can be good for selected individuals, in general the patients who have come to me have too much laxity for a good result to occur.  In order for the areas to respond, the laxity has to be very minimal.  If it isn't, the end result will just be sagging skin.  In fact... more

A: Smartlipo for arms

Steven Wallach, MD

Smartlipo is liposuction. It is no less invasive than any technique to perform liposuction.  It is a myth to think that it is less invasive. It can give similar results to other forms of liposuction.

A: SmartLipo for arms

Elan B. Singer, MD

SmartLipo is just the newest generation of liposuction equipment.  The level of "invasiveness" is basically the same.  It's hard to tell if you're a good candidate for arm liposuction without examining you in person.  Having said that, as long as you don't have too much skin... more

A: SmartLipo and Arm Fat

Theodore Katz, MD

I have found that laser assisted liposcultpure or liposuction (SmartLipo, ProLipo, etc) is excellent for most problems or arm fat, especially as you describe it in someone who is basically not obese but with localized problems.  The advantage is that not only is it more gentle, with less bruising, less... more

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