I want an arm lift for my arms But I also need a tummy tuck. Doctor said he can't do both at the same time so he suggested I do tummy tuck with fat transfer to buttocks and arm lipo to use that fat to buttocks as well and gave me a good price; I really want an arm lift because my arms is filled with stretch marks ; But what will my arms with stretch marks look like after the arm lipo ; He said for me not to worry that my arms will retract, HELP ME DECIDE please!!!!!!!
November 20, 2017
Answer: Vaser or Smart Lipo to arms can avoid arm lift Personally, many of my patients avoid arm lift scars with Vaser ultrasound liposuction and/or Smart Lipo laser which tightens the skin. Stretch marks may improve but are not removed.You can do this with tummy tuck, but I do not like to add fat transfer as recovery is more difficult.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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November 20, 2017
Answer: Vaser or Smart Lipo to arms can avoid arm lift Personally, many of my patients avoid arm lift scars with Vaser ultrasound liposuction and/or Smart Lipo laser which tightens the skin. Stretch marks may improve but are not removed.You can do this with tummy tuck, but I do not like to add fat transfer as recovery is more difficult.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: Multiple surgeries Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your photographs, it is difficult to determine if you would benefit from an arm lift or liposuction alone of your arms. A tummy tuck and BBL can be performed together if you are in good health. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. A BBL can be performed at the same time for improved buttock and waist contour. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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November 19, 2017
Answer: Multiple surgeries Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your photographs, it is difficult to determine if you would benefit from an arm lift or liposuction alone of your arms. A tummy tuck and BBL can be performed together if you are in good health. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. A BBL can be performed at the same time for improved buttock and waist contour. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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