I just recently lost about 45 pounds and I noticed that I have minimal sagging and stretch marks on my arms. I inquired to a plastic surgeon about this and she said because it is minimal and I am so young (20 years old), it would not be worth the scar. Is there any solution to my problem that is not as severe? Would any among Mini Brachioplasty, arm toning with exercise, or laser skin tightening be a good option for me? Any advice would help seeing as I am very insecure about this and would like to handle it now while I am young.
Answer: Arm Thank you for your question. Your expectations will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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Answer: Arm Thank you for your question. Your expectations will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Congrats! Next steps... Congratulations on the weight loss! There are a few things to consider when thinking about surgery after weight loss. One is, are you looking to lose more weight? I would not recommend surgery just yet for a patient who is in the midst of a weight loss/exercise journey and is looking to further lose weight/gain muscle. Once you’ve reached a weight and level of fitness where, more than anything else, you are looking to maintain and have the habits down to maintain- that would be the time to take stock of issues like stubborn excess skin. Laser tightening is a minimal procedure with an extremely minimal result, it really would depend on your skin laxity and the results you are looking to achieve to determine the path that is right for you. It would be best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who can help you achieve the results you are looking for.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Congrats! Next steps... Congratulations on the weight loss! There are a few things to consider when thinking about surgery after weight loss. One is, are you looking to lose more weight? I would not recommend surgery just yet for a patient who is in the midst of a weight loss/exercise journey and is looking to further lose weight/gain muscle. Once you’ve reached a weight and level of fitness where, more than anything else, you are looking to maintain and have the habits down to maintain- that would be the time to take stock of issues like stubborn excess skin. Laser tightening is a minimal procedure with an extremely minimal result, it really would depend on your skin laxity and the results you are looking to achieve to determine the path that is right for you. It would be best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who can help you achieve the results you are looking for.
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July 2, 2017
Answer: Minimal Incision Brachioplasty Thank you for your question. An examination is needed to answer your question to evaluate the degree of skin laxity. If you have proximal arm laxity, then a mini would be good. If you have laxity throughout the entire upper arm then a full brachioplasty is the best option. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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July 2, 2017
Answer: Minimal Incision Brachioplasty Thank you for your question. An examination is needed to answer your question to evaluate the degree of skin laxity. If you have proximal arm laxity, then a mini would be good. If you have laxity throughout the entire upper arm then a full brachioplasty is the best option. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Incision Length Needed for an Arm Lift Gabriela,Good afternoon. Great questions! The length of an arm lift (brachioplasty incision) is directly proportional to how much excess sagging skin is present. A good way to think of this is in a similar manner to a tailor or seamstress; if you need your clothes taken, then a seam would need to be open to remove the excess garment. While it is crude comparison, it is pretty accurate. If you have excess sagging skin that runs from the armpit to the elbow, then an incision will need to be that long. If you have small excess skin confined to the upper portion of the arm, then it is reasonable to have an incision confined to just the upper portion of the arm.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Incision Length Needed for an Arm Lift Gabriela,Good afternoon. Great questions! The length of an arm lift (brachioplasty incision) is directly proportional to how much excess sagging skin is present. A good way to think of this is in a similar manner to a tailor or seamstress; if you need your clothes taken, then a seam would need to be open to remove the excess garment. While it is crude comparison, it is pretty accurate. If you have excess sagging skin that runs from the armpit to the elbow, then an incision will need to be that long. If you have small excess skin confined to the upper portion of the arm, then it is reasonable to have an incision confined to just the upper portion of the arm.
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March 12, 2016
Answer: Sagging arm skin Thank you for your question regarding sagging arm skin. It is difficult to answer your question fully and accurately without pictures. If you want a surgical solution, I would suggest a crescent or limited T incision brachioplasty. In either case, a minimal amount of skin and fat are removed. The scar is usually well hidden in the axillae. If you do not want arm surgery, I would suggest exercise. I have not seen conclusive results from the arm laser.
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March 12, 2016
Answer: Sagging arm skin Thank you for your question regarding sagging arm skin. It is difficult to answer your question fully and accurately without pictures. If you want a surgical solution, I would suggest a crescent or limited T incision brachioplasty. In either case, a minimal amount of skin and fat are removed. The scar is usually well hidden in the axillae. If you do not want arm surgery, I would suggest exercise. I have not seen conclusive results from the arm laser.
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