Age 52, ugly arm wrinkles where upper arm meets my elbow - what sort of procedure can help? (Photo)

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I am only 52 -I have major sun damage on my arms. One part of my arms in particular that is just bothering me is where my upper arm meets my elbow. The skin is deeply wrinkled and the skin is loose... what sort of procedure/ surgeon can help me with the odd area?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

This is very complex problem and, unfortunately, there is no good solution for it. A combination of nano-fat grafts and microneedling may be considered? Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An in person evaluation is best but you may be a candidate for Morpheus8.  This treatment combines RF technology with microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  Typically three treatment sessions are recommended for optimal results.  I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello imaginative236791, thank you for your questions regarding ugly arm wrinkles on the upper arm where it meets your elbow. Thank you also for including your picture. As you have determined this is due to sun damage on your arm. This is resulted in skin and collagen damage resulting in wrinkles around the elbow. Arm issues can typically be boiled down to three anatomic problems: skin, fat, or muscle. It is rarely a muscle problem and that is not your arm problem. If it is a fat problem, plastic surgeons perform arm liposuction; that is not your arm problem. Your problem is our arm skin. To remove arm skin, an incision must be made.  This can be made around the elbow.  I do not believe chemical peels, creams, lasers or Morpheus8 will improve the skin in this area. In my opinion, the arm skin needs to be removed. I specialize in arm lifts.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the arm reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office.  Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion with photo I would like to see a different angle from your arms.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Kind Regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Imaginative236791,
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

Age 52, ugly arm wrinkles where upper arm meets my elbow - what sort of procedure can help? (Photo)

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Age 52, ugly arm wrinkles where upper arm meets my elbow - what sort of procedure can help? (Photo)

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Answer: Arms lift Candidate?

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Answer: Loose skin

Answer: Loose skin

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