Lena May

37, Divorced Mom of One Ready for Low Rise Shorts After Tummy Tuck

Upper Arm Liposuction - Looking Forward to Sleeveless Tops This Summer

Well it's been over a year now and they are still in good shape. I gained some weight during the winter and they started getting a bit bigger again but I lost it this spring and now they look good again. If I ever start to feel self-conscious about my arms I just look at my before pics! Then I feel better. Good luck!

No stretch marks. I have absolutely nothing that indicates that I had anything done to my arms.

There will be scars if you have skin removed, but for just lipo there is just a tiny hole made either at your armpit or your elbow. I had mine at the elbow and it is so small that you can't really see it.

No scars on my arms for the procedure I did.

I didn't just have lipo on my abdomen. I had a tummy tuck so the healing process was longer because they removed fat, but also a huge amount of skin. They didn't do anything with my muscles because they were in good shape (otherwise recovery would have been longer). But, I wore the compression garment for closer to 5 weeks for that one. I think if you just do lipo then you can probably do it for less. Also, I have scars remaining from the tummy tuck around my belly button and the incision across the lower part of my abdomen. The scar has been slowly fading and will probably turn white after awhile like my c-section scar did, but I'm still waiting. It's not bad though. It is hidden under my bathing suit and panties and it's not horribly ugly or anything, just a red line.

Let me know if have any other questions.

Hi! I wore the compression garments on my arms for 2 weeks full-time and then just during the night for one more week. Recovery didn't take that long really. Arms are not 'perfect' for whatever that means, but I'm really happy with the outcome and have no regrets. Lipo recovery is pretty quick if you're healthy and don't smoke. Nowadays with the techniques they have, you are up and about the same day. Just feels you had a hard workout. I took over-the-counter pain medication for a couple days and that was it. Probably depends also on your doctor and their skill level. Also, note that I opted out of being put to sleep and stayed awake during the procedure. It wasn't the most pleasant experience, but it was over quickly and I think cutting back on the heavy drugs was also helpful for a faster recovery. They can give you something to keep you calm if you want even if you're awake if that stuff makes you nervous. It just feels very weird and you can hear the fat coming out. Kind of gross. :-) Good luck!