How many inches (roughly) can you lose on your (upper) arms if you get Liposuction?

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How many inches (roughly) can you lose on your (upper) arms if you get lyposuction?

Alexander Anzarut, MD · Answer

When someone has excess tissue of the upper arms it often includes skin and fat. In my experience the stretched skin of the upper arm has minimal tendency to recoil or shrink. You may be lucky and have healthier skin elasticity. In my practice most patients require some type of skin excision to provide the contour improvements they desire. Patients with liposuction alone can be made to look worse. They can go from having a thick arm to a wrinkly sagging arm. However, a skin incision means you will have a scar. Before undergoing arm liposuction you should talk with your surgeon about the potential need for skin excision at the same time or afterwards.Best of luck, Alexander Anzarut

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This will depend upon your preoperative fatty content of the arms and the amount of fat the surgeon can remove.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I personally don't make this measurement as it is a bit imprecise. Judging final results of liposuction is generally done by photographs and patient satisfaction.

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Inch loss after liposuction is difficult to determine without a good physical exam.  Even then, exact estimates are not likely to be given.  Loss of inches depends on the amount of fatty tissue, the thickness of underlying structures, and the laxity of the skin.  Patients with larger arms can expect more change than those with smaller arms.

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

I'm afraid answering your question is a bit difficult without examining you. Even with photos, it is not the same as being able to grab the area in question, palpate how much fat is there, assessed the quality of skin, etc. So much of the result depends upon the type of liposuction used, the skill of the surgeon, the aggressiveness of the procedure, and as well, the ability of your skin to shrinkwrap down upon the underlying muscle after the fat is gone. So, with all of these variables, it is impossible to tell over the Internet, and even difficult to predict exactly within in-person examination. However, this is where I would start. Make certain your surgeon is certified by the American Board of plastic surgery, as they can give you honest opinions on whether or not skin removal is needed as well. You want to see someone who can offer you all your options, not just the machine that they have available.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

How many inches you can lose on your arms will depend on how much fat you have there as well as your skin tone. The more fat you have there, the more that can be removed, but also, the more loose your skin will likely become.    The best thing to do is to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation and a discussion of the options and details.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Patients should attempt to be at their goal weight when undergoing 
liposuction to achieve the best results. After surgery, patients are 
encouraged to maintain or lose 5% of body weight with proper diet and 
exercise as liposuction is not a form of weight lose, but a surgical 
approach to remove fat cells.Good luck :)

Ivor B. Kaplan, MD · Answer

how much of an improvement you can expect depends on how much excess fat you have and the quality of your skin.   Make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon(s) for evaluation he/she can tell you how much of an improvement you can expect and if your goals are realistic.     Best of luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

There is no real set number to say how narrow the arms can get. Realistically you can thin the fatty content to some degree but the shape of the arm is also the result of the bone and overlying musculature as well as the skin and fat.  Best to be seen in person to give a good guestimate to the improvement.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

Theoretically you can lose inches. However it is completely dependent upon how big your arms are, how much extra fat you have, the quality and age of your skin and it's ability to retract,  I would suggest you see a board certified PS in your area. Giod Luck!

How many inches (roughly) can you lose on your (upper) arms if you get Liposuction?

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