i am 234lbs with very big flabby arms do i need to lose weight before i get a armlift?
Answer: Armlift arm reduction brachioplasty arm liposuction massive weight loss excess skin This is not a simple question to answer without more information. Have you lost weight? How much weight have you lost? Have you had gastric bypass? What is your height? If you have lost a significant amount of weight, i.e. more than 100 pounds, are approximately one year out from your gastric bypass, and your weight is stable, I would say "yes", you can proceed with an armlift or more accurately, an arm reduction. The procedure arm lift or arm reduction is also called a brachioplasty. Typically, an arm reduction or brachioplasty is covered by most medical insurance plans. the procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 hours under general anesthesia. The recovery time is approximately one week. If you have not lost a significant amount of weight, not had gastric bypass, if your weight fluctuates, and if you are less than 5'8", I would say "no"; you should not have an arm lift or arm reduction. If this is your case, I would suggest losing weight. Once your weight has been stable for three months, then I would suggest seeking a board-certified experienced plastic surgeon specializing in massive weight loss patients with significant experience in arm reductions or brachioplasties. I hope this helps to clarify your situation. Good luck with your weight-loss journey.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Armlift arm reduction brachioplasty arm liposuction massive weight loss excess skin This is not a simple question to answer without more information. Have you lost weight? How much weight have you lost? Have you had gastric bypass? What is your height? If you have lost a significant amount of weight, i.e. more than 100 pounds, are approximately one year out from your gastric bypass, and your weight is stable, I would say "yes", you can proceed with an armlift or more accurately, an arm reduction. The procedure arm lift or arm reduction is also called a brachioplasty. Typically, an arm reduction or brachioplasty is covered by most medical insurance plans. the procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 hours under general anesthesia. The recovery time is approximately one week. If you have not lost a significant amount of weight, not had gastric bypass, if your weight fluctuates, and if you are less than 5'8", I would say "no"; you should not have an arm lift or arm reduction. If this is your case, I would suggest losing weight. Once your weight has been stable for three months, then I would suggest seeking a board-certified experienced plastic surgeon specializing in massive weight loss patients with significant experience in arm reductions or brachioplasties. I hope this helps to clarify your situation. Good luck with your weight-loss journey.
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Answer: Losing Weight before surgery
Thank you for your question.
Yes, I always recommend that a patient lose as much weight as possible before any type of cosmetic surgery. This allows for the best result possible. If you end up doing the procedure and then losing the weight, you will need to have revisionary surgery because most likely you will end up with loose skin again.
Make sure you go to a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with patients who have had weight loss and who has performed many arm lifting surgeries. See examples of his/her work and make sure you are comfortable with the experience.
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Answer: Losing Weight before surgery
Thank you for your question.
Yes, I always recommend that a patient lose as much weight as possible before any type of cosmetic surgery. This allows for the best result possible. If you end up doing the procedure and then losing the weight, you will need to have revisionary surgery because most likely you will end up with loose skin again.
Make sure you go to a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with patients who have had weight loss and who has performed many arm lifting surgeries. See examples of his/her work and make sure you are comfortable with the experience.
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January 9, 2011
Answer: Arm lift after weight loss
You should be close to your ideal weight before entertaining most body contouring procedures, including arm lifts. Weight stability will help your results last longer. In order to remove the ideal amount of loose skin, you should lose the weight first. If you proceed to lose weight after the arm lift, then you may end up with additional skin looseness which could then require revisions.
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Answer: Arm lift after weight loss
You should be close to your ideal weight before entertaining most body contouring procedures, including arm lifts. Weight stability will help your results last longer. In order to remove the ideal amount of loose skin, you should lose the weight first. If you proceed to lose weight after the arm lift, then you may end up with additional skin looseness which could then require revisions.
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July 24, 2010
Answer: Body Contouring and Losing Weight
I always ask my patients if they are planning on losing weight and how much weight they plan on. This is important to some extent. Some patients lose more weight from one part of their body than others.
In general we like the weight to be stable before doing any body contouring surgery. However, some patients are so bothered by the problem that they have, that doing the surgery is reasonable as long as he or she knows that there may be a need for a touch up when the weight loss happens.
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Answer: Body Contouring and Losing Weight
I always ask my patients if they are planning on losing weight and how much weight they plan on. This is important to some extent. Some patients lose more weight from one part of their body than others.
In general we like the weight to be stable before doing any body contouring surgery. However, some patients are so bothered by the problem that they have, that doing the surgery is reasonable as long as he or she knows that there may be a need for a touch up when the weight loss happens.
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Overweight & Brachioplasty Surgery It’s not unusual for patients who have loose saggy upper arm skin to be overweight. Ideally we prefer that patients are within 10% of their ideal body weight before proceeding with surgery. Unfortunately, many patients who would benefit from this procedure aren’t able to reach this point. For this reason we view every patient individually and realize that every patient’s situation is unique. If you’re over weight and considering brachioplasty surgery, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon will not only help you with your loose arm skin, but help you prepare for surgery as well.
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Answer: Overweight & Brachioplasty Surgery It’s not unusual for patients who have loose saggy upper arm skin to be overweight. Ideally we prefer that patients are within 10% of their ideal body weight before proceeding with surgery. Unfortunately, many patients who would benefit from this procedure aren’t able to reach this point. For this reason we view every patient individually and realize that every patient’s situation is unique. If you’re over weight and considering brachioplasty surgery, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon will not only help you with your loose arm skin, but help you prepare for surgery as well.
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