Should I get an arm lift or will Bodytite be enough? (photos)

Thank you for your question! It depends on the degree of correction/improvement you are looking for. Bodytite will definitely improve your arms; however, a brachioplasty would give you most improvement. Bodytite involves using RF to tighten the skin while, a brachioplasty involves making a surgical incision to cut off the extra skin. I would schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Thank you for your question!

this needs brachioplasty with liposuction for best results, if you do bodytite or renuvion with liposuction it will only be improved and you will have loose skin still. Best, Dr. Emer.

This is perfect for a little liposuction and BodyTite! An armlift leaves scars, so unless you really need it, try BodyTite and some lipo first. Let the area heal for about a year and you'll see if you need an armlift. If you do, the scar will be significantly shorter in length. In my practice, this in Lipo and BodyTite without a doubt. Best Wishes!!

Arm lift or brachioplasty will get your arm much much tighter than any none surgical treatment. The down side is the scar. No reason not to try the none surgical treatment first and see if that is good enough for you, if not then proceed with surgery. Good luck.

Thank you for your questions and photos. Body Tite uses radiofrequency to shrink wrap the tissues. It is commonly used with liposuction to sculpt and tighten a specific area. In general Body Tite yields about a 40% improvement in tissue tightening. A brachioplasty or arm lift will remove all of the excess tissue. Commonly after significant weight loss, patients will get a much better result with a brachioplasty. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with Body Tite. They will be able to assess your specific anatomy and determine if you are a good candidate or if a brachioplasty would be best for you. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! For the best results you will need to consider an arm lift. The BodyTite procedure will give you some tightening but because of the degree of skin laxity, it won't be as effective as the arm lift. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

The decision between "nonsurgical" (i.e. liposuction with or without energy such as BodyTite) and "surgical" (i.e. an arm lift, also known as brachioplasty) should be made based on 1) your expectations, and 2) the capabilities of each option.
Looking at your pictures, it appears you have both excess arm skin and excess arm fat. To me, it appears that you have relatively more excess arm skin than excess arm fat.
You mention wondering if you would get "a passable result." If by "a passible result," you mean improved definition of the upper arm muscles and a mild reduction in excess skin, then it would be very reasonable to expect this from a liposuction and energy (such as BodyTite) procedure. The caveat is that you may end up with relatively more excess skin afterwards, since there is a limit to how much skin tightening energy devices can accomplish.
On the other hand, a surgical arm lift (a.k.a. brachioplasty) is the most effective means of removing excess skin, but it will create a visible scar along the length of your upper arm. When combined with liposuction, in experienced hands, brachioplasty is the most powerful way to achieve results in upper arm contouring.
It is important to remember that, in both cases, your results are best maintained with a healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and sun avoidance. Both procedures will give you an improved appearance over what diet and exercise could accomplish alone, but only you can maintain the results afterwards.