Is there a surgery to reduce the size of my arms?

Thank you for your question.  Both Brachioplasty and liposuction are very successful and safe procedures when performed on the a good candidate.  While liposuction is great for volume removal, one has to be careful not to create redundant skin.  In many cases, liposuction can reduce volume while simultaneously removing skin.  This combination surgery will reduce the total circumference of the arm.  Of course, a detailed examination with your surgeon will provide the most valuable information.  It is difficult to give good insight without an exam or photos. good luck with your contouring.

Thank you for your question about the treatment of your upper arms.   Without pictures or a thorough physical examination this is a difficult question to answer.  However, I will try.  From your description, you have excess upper arm skin and fat.  To remove upper arm fat, you need am liposuction.  Since you are young, your skin should have good elastic qualities.  I would try this type of surgery first, namely arm liposuction.  I would seek a board certified plastic surgeon who has done considerable arm surgery.  I would also look for a plastic surgeon who uses the VASER liposuction on the arms.  I believe the VASER yields the best arm liposuction results.  If you are not satisfied with arm liposuction, you can always consider an arm lift or brachioplasty.  If you have excess upper arm skin and fat limited to the upper one third of the arm, you may be a candidate for a mini-arm lift or crescent arm lift.  If you have excess arm skin and fat to the elbows, I would suggest a longitudinal or full arm lift.  Deciding between these arm surgeries requires a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon.  I hope this answers your questions regarding the treatment of your arms.  If you have any other questions regarding an arm lift or brachioplasty, please contact my office.  Sincerely, Dr. J. Timothy Katzen

Liposuction may be of benefit, but pictures or an exam would be helpful to make recommendations.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Liposuction is usually the best treatment for reduction of the upper arm as long as there is not too much loose skin. In someone as you as you, the skin is usually young and tight enough to snap back after the removal of the fat. The procedure entails the injection of a numbing solution into the arms and the aspiration of the fat with small cannulas. The scars are small and hidden in creases of the elbow or underarm. Recovery is a few days of bruising and a few weeks of swelling.

Liposuction could be a great option for you as it is great for volume removal if your problem is fat. Many times after lipo we see the skin form back to your body, if you have excess skin after you may need an arm lift. Liposuction may be the best first step, just keep in mind it will only remove fat not muscle.  It is difficult to tell what you are a good candidate for without photos. Best of luck!

Thank you for this question. You may need to have a combination of liposuction, weight loss and/or arm excess removal via an arm tuck or lift. Arm lift surgery will remove excess skin, but the results are better when the patient has achieved "deflation" of the arm after weight loss of a liposuction procedure. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a more specific answer on your case. Best, Dr. ALDO