Will it be better to build muscle in your arms before or after an arm lift, my thinking is if you build the muscle after the arm lift the skin would be a bit tighter in the long run than if you build muscle before the armlift. I am 60yrs old and have a lot of loose skin on my arms from large weight loss
Answer: Muscle Building Before or After Brachioplasty Thank you for posing the question about the ideal timing for building arm muscle in relation to an arm lift. Based on my experience and understanding, it's generally more beneficial to focus on muscle building after the arm lift procedure.
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Answer: Muscle Building Before or After Brachioplasty Thank you for posing the question about the ideal timing for building arm muscle in relation to an arm lift. Based on my experience and understanding, it's generally more beneficial to focus on muscle building after the arm lift procedure.
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October 4, 2016
Answer: Arm lift Thank you for you question and pictures. It appears that you are a great candidate for the arm lift,you do not have to build muscle before surgery but it would help. Please consult with a board certified PS, best of luck!
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October 4, 2016
Answer: Arm lift Thank you for you question and pictures. It appears that you are a great candidate for the arm lift,you do not have to build muscle before surgery but it would help. Please consult with a board certified PS, best of luck!
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Muscle after arm lift Looking at your photos you have a fair amount of skin. You would benefit removing this skin. It does not matter at this stage if you build muscle before or after because you have a lot of extra skin .
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Muscle after arm lift Looking at your photos you have a fair amount of skin. You would benefit removing this skin. It does not matter at this stage if you build muscle before or after because you have a lot of extra skin .
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Arm lift I think you are an excellent candidate for an arm lift. I do not make my patients lift weights prior to an arm lift but it certainly will help. it is best to see a board certified plastic surgeon when doing this surgery as we make the best scars. Good luck!
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Arm lift I think you are an excellent candidate for an arm lift. I do not make my patients lift weights prior to an arm lift but it certainly will help. it is best to see a board certified plastic surgeon when doing this surgery as we make the best scars. Good luck!
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Timing of arm lift surgery Congratulations on your weight loss! The upper arms are often an area that needs to be addressed after massive weight loss. The skin has a tendency to be very thin and damaged from the excess weight and does not tighten after the weight is gone. The only way to gain improvement is with a full brachioplasty. I don't think that the timing of muscle building within your arm will affect your result. If you are ready to proceed with surgery, I would encourage you to make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person examination. Go ahead and proceed with surgery. You can definitely work out after surgery to try to improve your muscle tone.
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Timing of arm lift surgery Congratulations on your weight loss! The upper arms are often an area that needs to be addressed after massive weight loss. The skin has a tendency to be very thin and damaged from the excess weight and does not tighten after the weight is gone. The only way to gain improvement is with a full brachioplasty. I don't think that the timing of muscle building within your arm will affect your result. If you are ready to proceed with surgery, I would encourage you to make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person examination. Go ahead and proceed with surgery. You can definitely work out after surgery to try to improve your muscle tone.
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