Should I get an arm lift, or a combo of arm lipo/renuvion? (photos)

Question

I'm 30, healthy and work out a lot, but am unhappy with my upper arms. In my early 20s I lost 100 lbs naturally, and in 2018 had a tummy tuck to address loose skin which turned out great. I've been considering something similar for my arms, which also have some laxity but aren't nearly as bad. I've been recommended an arm lift or a combo of arm lipo and renuvion for skin tightening, Which is best for me, given my younger age? Renuvion may be less drastic, but I'd avoid a very large scar.

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Based on your photographs you have some degree of irreversible skin laxity, therefore a brachioplasty (arm lift) will give you the best result as the excess hanging skin will be removed. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey and your concerns about arm treatments. In summary:
Considering your age and photos, arm liposuction combined with renuvion is more suitable for you. A full arm lift might be unnecessary given your current skin condition, as it would leave a lengthy scar. While it's possible that as you age, the skin may loosen necessitating a brachioplasty, combining liposuction with renuvion might delay that need for about a decade. Hence, I'd recommend opting for Arm Liposuction with renuvion now. Best of luck!
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Leyla Arvas, MD · Answer

Hello, as far as I can see from your photos, your sagging is not much. If an arm lift is performed, a long scar will form under your arm. At the same time, since you are young, this will make you unhappy. I recommend you to try liposuction and then non-surgical arm lift methods. It would be more accurate to try a treatment that works with ThermageCPT or radiofrequency energy.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!  From your photos it appears you would have the best result from an arm lift.  There are risks and benefits to consider with this procedure, including the scars.  I've included a video on this procedure that I hope you find helpful.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is wonderful what you have achieved after the weight loss, congratulations!!
Your arms and specifically your armpit angle has become saggy and nothing as conservative procedures will tighten that degree of saggy skin and descent axila angle. 
You are indeed candidate for an Arm Lift with an extension towards the chest to reconstruct the angle of the armpit and definitely liposuction to reduce the volume. 
Be encouraged !!
Dr Cárdenas

Should I get an arm lift, or a combo of arm lipo/renuvion? (photos)

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