Renuvion and Vaser lipo on arms - will they ever improve? (Photo)

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I had Renuvion and Vaser lipo on my abdomen, flanks, and arms. My arms look absolutely awful after 3 months, despite massages twice per week and exercises. Will they even improve, or am I disfigured for life? I am 45 years old. My arms weren't even that fat; I just wanted to make them more shapely. I feel really depressed and my doctor is not helpful either. Is there anything I can do? I wouldn't do the procedure knowing it might happen, but the doctor said it would really work great

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I'm really sorry that this has happened to you. Unfortunately, I am not at all surprised. I have been cautioning my regular followers for years now to exercise a very healthy amount of "buyer beware" when it comes to being hawked so many of the expensive, so-called "next big thing" light and energy-based device gizmos out there, since the hard science to back up there use lags woefully behind the heavy marketing hype and social media buzz on Instagram and TikTok, etc. to promote them. Sorry. 
You may wish to consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler expert to explore the use of a series of Profhilo injection treatments in order to hydrate and tighten the skin in much the same way it is used to treat aging skin laxity in this same area. Hope this helps and best of luck. .

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

It's hard to tell from your photos, but it looks like the surgeon probably took out too much fat in that part of your arm.  I would consider trying morpheus (radiofrequency microneedling), it's simple and might help tighten the skin a little and help you avoid more surgery.

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello; After excessive implementation of Renuvion J Plasma technique, in the subcutaneous tissues and skin; due to excessive fibrosis, wrinkling of the skin and when the arm is lifted, band formation; that creates for tension; may occur. In general, that problem; starts to decrease after 3 months period. It continues for decreasing until the 6th month as well. Unfortunately, steroid injection; causes for depressions.

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