Is there any solution to make the indentation on my arm appear less noticeable? (Photo)

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I had lost 200 lbs a few years back and maintaining the weight so far, I have always had this band or indentation around my arms, before weight loss, that are extremely noticeable now that I lost the weight. I have had liposuction twice in the area and have Dr's tell me the band seems embeded within the muscle. All my journeys through people watching and working out, I have never seen anyone with this. Someone please help me with answers

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding an indentation to your upper arm. Thank you for your history and your pictures. What you have is indeed an armband. These are constriction bands. These are thought to be genetic. You may want to look at pictures of yourself as a young child, approximately one or two months old as age. You may see these same constriction bands in your baby pictures.
Nonetheless, these are confined constricted bands of the arm. For resolution, they require direct excision. These are done with an incision over the band, and the band is directly removed. Usually, the band is then separated and reconstructed with a Z plasty. I would not suggest liposuction as this did not work for you before. Therefore, please seek a specialist who has performed this surgery to remove armbands. 
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

This indentation on your arm appears to be a congenital constriction band. Usually the best treatments involves the combination of scar releases and possibly fat grafting. It is imperative
that you seek the advice of a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery and has extensive experience in brachioplasty / arm
lift.

I wish you the best.

Dr. Gabbay.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

That is a difficult issue to resolve. It is a genetic or anatomical condition.It may require surgical release with a scar.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

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