Arm lift and/or lipo options? (Photo)

Vaser liposuction is the less invasive but very effective method of contouring. It not only removes excess fat but stimulates the collagen in the skin to contract. Traditional liposuction does not have that same effect. I would recommend starting there before signing up for a long scar that will show forever.

Hi Renovationproject415, Thank you for your question regarding arm lift or arm liposuction options. Thank you for your history and your photos. Generally, an "in-person" physical consultation is better than a "virtual" one. Also, a "virtual" consultation" is better than a recommendation made from a concise history with only five static pictures.
Nonetheless, I will try to answer your question about whether you would do better with an arm lift or liposuction. In your case, I suggest VASER arm liposuction to maximize arm fat extraction and skin contraction. In my experience, VASER arm liposuction is superior to RF regarding skin tightening. You can always add arm RF, but I don't think you will need it with Vaser arm liposuction. Therefore, I vote for VASER arm liposuction, not an arm lift. However, I would stress the importance and value of a physical "in-person" consultation. I would go to as many physical "in-person" consultations as possible until you find a plastic surgeon whose recommendations make the most sense. Before undergoing plastic surgery, you should be comfortable with your chosen plastic surgeon's decision. I hope I have answered your question about whether you should have to go an arm, lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty, or VASER arm liposuction. When seeking a plastic surgeon for an arm lift, please consider their experience. Look for a plastic surgeon who has performed many arm lifts and has many "before and after" arm lift pictures.

Each option you mentioned has different good and bad things about them. For example, a more aggressive full brachioplasty is the most invasive and leaves a long scar on the arm. However, it will be the most reliable way to provide a significant result. The least invasive option will give the least impressive result, but you will avoid more visible scarring. You can base your decision on how much of the “bad” you are willing to accept to get the “good” you are hoping for provided by a particular procedure.

Dear RenovationProject415,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It would be very difficult to make good decision in your case. You may consider starting with liposuction/skin tightening and follow with skin excision if that does not work. Good luck.

I would suggest doing the liposuction with the radiofrequency skin tightening for now, especially since you are active and out in the sun.

There are a few factors in considering the appropriate procedure for you. One is the elasticity of your skin. If you have good elasticity you should have a nice result from liposuction with J Plasma skin tightening. If your skin elasticity is poor then direct skin excision in the form of a brachioplasty would be better. Another consideration is your desired result. An arm lift will remove the excess skin and fat allowing maximum contour, but the trade off is the scar. Liposuction has the risk of leaving loose skin.

You have a good skin tone overall. Your skin pinch is more by your arm than it is by your elbow. So the question should be what to do with the skin closer to your armpit. As I mentioned above, you have a good skin tone which means that liposuction under local anesthesia will resolve the issue. I hope this helps.

A board-certified plastic surgeon is qualified to address your issues. Board-certified plastic surgeons have spent years of training and have the top level of experience and skill. Seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon for your cosmetic needs.

Dear RenovationProject415,
Thank you for your questions and pictures. Based on them, I think you would be a reasonable candidate for lipo and an energy device for skin tightening. If you were not satisfied with the skin tightening, you could always go forward with an excision procedure. This way you would go into the excision knowing the limitations of the less invasive procedure and clearly making the decision that a scar is worth the trade.
Best to you as you contemplate your options.