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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?
Asked 31 months ago by
girl232 in boston
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I'm not that big a fan of liposuction in general for arms
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, the sagging may be more noticeable after the procedure.
As for SmartLipo, I am not sure that even that will help in this area if you aren't already a good candidate. I have performed several cases...
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SmartLipo for arms
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 laxity, liposuction is a good option to decrease the bulk in the upper arms.
Good luck!
Dr. Singer