What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms and skin tightening of the arms and thighs?

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What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms (bat wings) and skin tightening of the forearms and thighs - including knees? I am 5'3 and weigh 117 lbs. So, weight is not my issue. I'm 65 and simply want some skin tightening. And, possible cellulite removal.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, Please don’t waste your money on supposed non-surgical options, you will be sorely disappointed.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your arms and thighs to remove excess skin and fat. The only definitive way to remove excess skin is with a surgical incision. To treat your arms, I would suggest a brachioplasty. A brachioplasty is an arms reduction, which combines arm liposuction and typically an incision from the armpit to the elbow. If the forearms bother you sometimes, an incision is extended from the elbow down the elbow to the forearm to take care of excess forearm skin. To address the thighs. I would suggest thigh liposuction and a thigh reduction. During a thigh reduction, typically, an incision is made from the groin to the knee, and a larger elliptical fat area is removed. I would not suggest combing the arms and thigh surgery because the recovery is extremely difficult. I suggest you perform the thigh surgery first and then approximately 1-2 months later have the arm surgery. Good luck. Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your arms and thighs to remove excess skin and fat.
I specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss.  If you have any more questions regarding the lower body lift, 360 circumferential lower body lift, belt lipectomy, belt abdominoplasty, or belt dermolipectomy please contact my office. Since the body lift is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the lower body lift. Do your research.  Make sure they have performed at least 100 circumferential lower body lift surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   If you cannot find an experienced, lower body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of  the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would recommend BodyTite for saggy arms, skin tightening of arm and thighs and cellulite improvement, but technically BodyTite with lipo is surgery.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well;..based in your question its difficulted evaulate your case if the question dont have a picture, its recommended to get a consultation in personal with a plastic surgeon.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Simply, the only treatment that will be effective for you is surgery. Non surgical treatments will not work.

What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms and skin tightening of the arms and thighs?

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Answer: What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms and skin tightening of the arms and thighs?

Answer: There is no effective non surgical treatment to tighten skin

Answer: There is no effective non surgical treatment to tighten skin

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What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms and skin tightening of the arms and thighs?

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Answer: What is the best non-surgical treatment for saggy arms and skin tightening of the arms and thighs?

Answer: There is no effective non surgical treatment to tighten skin

Answer: There is no effective non surgical treatment to tighten skin

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