Arm liposuction or arm lift? (Phtoo)

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Hello I'm 21 years old and have lost 50 pounds I have always carried fat in upper body since youth. I've went to multiple surgeons and it seems to be half and half. Some recommend high definition liposuction only, some recommended liposuction with J-plasma, some a mini arm lift.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Excellent question! An arm lift with lipo will give you best results. But, because of your age, I would try to avoid the arm lift scar for now. Plus because of your age, your skin should contract somewhat after lipo. That said, Lipo should be done with vaser and or J-plasma to help with skin contraction. Additional collagen stimulus with Sculptra can be performed as well. 
Again, if you want the best results possible, an arm lift is your best option!

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! It is not uncommon for people who have lost a significant amount of weight to have excess skin or stubborn areas of fat in the upper body.

Without a physical examination, it is difficult to give specific recommendations. However, high definition liposuction and liposuction with J-plasma are both procedures that can be effective for removing excess fat and tightening skin. A mini arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that can remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm area.

Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on your individual goals, physical characteristics, and any underlying medical conditions. It may be helpful to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience with body contouring procedures to determine the best approach for your specific needs. They can also provide you with more detailed information about each procedure and any potential risks or complications.

Best of luck !

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Kyrashalise,

Congratulations on your weight loss – that's a significant accomplishment!

Regarding your arm contouring options, it's clear you've heard a range of suggestions. The best procedure for you depends on several factors, but given the weight loss you've described, it's often the case that skin elasticity might be compromised.

With this in mind, I would recommend considering a brachioplasty, or arm lift, combined with liposuction. This approach would help to remove excess skin and fat while also sculpting the arm for a more toned appearance. It's important to note that this option does result in a scar, but in many cases, the contour improvement is well worth it.

Thank you for your question, and best of luck with your decision!

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Luis Suarez, MD · Answer

With the previous weight loss most likely what would benefit you more in the long run would be a Arm Lift although you can initially try Liposuction with J plasma as a lesson invasive option but sometimes if the skin is more so loose, it doesn’t fully retract, and if it is something that bothers you later down the road, then skin removal would be the best option!

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!    It is hard to determine the amount of skin laxity in the photos. There are other options that might get the result you are looking for.  We would love to sit down with you and discuss your concerns. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I am not a big fan of the mini arm lift.  I feel that it does not address the problem in most patients that it is used on and on the other, I feel that a liposuction procedure would be more beneficial with less scars.
Although it is difficult to say without a proper exam, in your case I would lean more toward a liposuction procedure over an arm lift.

Hope that helps.

Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACS · Answer

Your are 21 years old.  You are very young.  Do liposuction .   Do not put a scar on your arm.

Your body will change over time especially after kids.   Wait to do scars later.  You can not predict how you will heal from a scar.   Best to do a non invasive thing first.. Avoid a scar at all costs.

See a board certified plastic surgeon for best results.

Hope this helps.

Good luck,

Andrew Cohen,  MD

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest liposuction and J plasma tightening for you and avoid any long incisions. You are young and your skin should do well.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss!  From the photos it appears you will have improvement with liposuction with J Plasma which will help the skin retract to a degree.  However if you are wanting a more defined contour then removal of the skin laxity is needed.  The trade off in that case is the scar.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great 2 posted photos! You are in the in between place - maybe lipo with J-Plasma might work vs midi arm lift. I might think abut the lipo/J-Plasma (though I think to expensive if does not help obtain desired results). The midi arm lift will smooth put the areas but the result scar must be addressed. Best to virtual consult with...

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