Am I eligible for Liposuction or do I need an Arm Lift? (photos)

Question

I'm 5"3 and about 125 lbs. I used to be about twenty pounds heavier, and i don't think i've lost much off of my arms at all. They're a different clothing size to the rest of my body and just totally out of proportion. If I had liposuction, would i end up with saggy skin due to the size of my arms? I don't want an arm lift because of the scars, but there's no point in getting lipo done if i have to deal with a load of saggy skin. Thanks.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Based on your photos-you will benefit from an Arm Liposuction. Make sure to go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon !

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think that arm liposuction would be the appropriate treatment to improve the appearance of your arms.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a good candidate for laser liposuction (smart lipo) of your other arms.  Typically and especially in younger patients you can expect to get good skin tightening in the upper arms after liposuction and Laser. This is the procedure typically performed under local anesthesia in an office setting. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in this procedure.

Steven M. Camp, MD · Answer

Hi there,Thanks for sharing photos.  Based on the pictures it seems you would be a good candidate for liposuction to the arms.  A formal consult with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended to get an exam and determine the areas to be treated.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You look like you  might be a candidate for liposuction but an exam in person will help determine this based upon the quality of your skin and the fat content.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Base on your photos you are a great candidate for a smart lipo. Search for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Peter Fisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi. I believe you are an excellent candidate for liposuction of the arms without skin excision.Only do it with a ps with experience doing liposuction.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

You are a fine candidate for liposuction.  The lipo incision is one small incision at the elbow area that heals well.  Fat is removed longitudinally and the skin of the arm shrinks well.   Do not have a arm lift type of surgery involving a long incision.   The skin of your arm will retract well.  I feel the Vaser ultrasound is the best way and it helps the skin retract even better,   Be aware that skin shrinks well just with plain liposuction and no high tech devices.   Arm skin just retracts very well.  The people that need skin removed are those with huge weight loss and sometimes older people with hanging  skin.   The long scar on the arm is visible and only should be placed if there is no alternative such as Vaser Liposuction.   Lots of skin and hanging is a big problem that demands a big solution of skin removal but for all other arm fullness and lax problems liposuction works very well and skin retraction is great.     My best,   Dr C

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