Filler to prep for lipo? (Photo)

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55 y.o.; 5'2", 110#. I have some fat and loose skin on my upper arms. I don't want brachioplasty, I'm not a candidate for short-scar arm lift, and if I were to get lipo now I don't have enough elasticity for the skin to retract after the reduction in volume. If I get sculptra in that fatty area, is it possible that it could bring back enough elasticity to be a candidate for arm lipo after about a year or so?

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

In your state of looseness of the upper arm, I would definitely not perform  brachioplasty of any kind. Adding sculptra will simply add volume, but not change the elasticity of the skin. That is not the purpose of Sculptra. However, you can undergo a procedure of Renuvion tissue tightening, which should help. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

sculptra unfortunately, will not create enough scar tissue to cause tightening of the skin. Liposuction is only a benefit when there is excess fat and enough elasticity to accommodate the loss of volume which I don't believe you have. I think a short scar arm lift is your best bet. There's going to be different options from different surgeons so ask around to see what options there are, but other than that, bulking up your arm muscles is your only other option. I have a video on surgical arm lift on my YouTube channel Adam goodwin surgery if you'd like to learn about the different options. Best wishes, Adam, Goodwin.

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