Lipo made my arms look worse. Is an arm lift my only option? (Photos)

Question

I had lipo on my arms about 5 years ago. I’ve lost weight since then and the sagging on my arms doesn’t seem to get any better. Would a mini arm lift be my only solution?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

In my opinion, if the sagging has not improved after weight loss and several years, skin laxity is the main issue, not fat. In that situation, a mini arm lift (limited brachioplasty) is often the most effective solution and is a procedure we routinely perform.

A mini lift can remove excess skin with a shorter scar while improving arm contour.

Whenever you’re ready:
Let’s make it better.

Warmly,
Dr. Luis Mejía, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
CECILIP, Dominican Republic.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At this time, an arm lift is your only option. There are 2 types of arm lifts: transverse (incision hidden in the axilla) and longitudinal (incision down the arm to the elbow). You may benefit from the transverse incision.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, arms can be stubborn. If liposuction did not give desired results, then a traditional arm lift is indicated.

Mini arm lifts, in my experience,  do not give same results for entire area and are not recommended.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely post of photos, you were a candidate for brachioplasty as far as a mini arm lift might give a result, but best to do virtual consult with so more visual observation can be done expect fees, if many arm lift 5000 of full break overplay 9000 again best of virtual console with for better explanation

Lipo made my arms look worse. Is an arm lift my only option? (Photos)

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