HIFU to slim down arms? Yay or Nay? (photos)

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I was thinking of getting my arms slimmed down (a bit of “bingo wings”). I always assumed HIFU is a milder/gentler Ultherapy (MFU), but the more research I do, the more I find about many people complaining about life changing side effects such as NERVE DAMAGE, FAT/MUSCLE ATROPHY and continuous hallowing of the skin/area for the face. Are these side effects also true if you want to slim down/ apply it to your arms? Alternatively if anyone can recommend a better, more effective treatment. I’m all ears

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern. In the U.S., Ultherapy is the only approved HIFU device available. While this treatment is excellent for firming the skin on the face, it would not likely provide enough correction for loose arm skin. I would probably recommend ThermiTight - this device delivers radiofrequency energy at a deeper level via tiny probes under the skin. It also melts the fat which will help to slim the diameter of the arm. The ability to heat deeper tissue results in more firming than we can usually achieve with Ultherapy. 
Make sure the doctor you work with is both experienced in these procedures and has the appropriate qualifications to ensure an optimal outcome.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Nonsurgical options give only mild improvement compared to surgical lifting. Skin tightening can be done with a combination of Vanquish, truSculpt iD, Venus Legacy, Exilis, and Cellutone/Zwave. However for best results, an arm lifting procedure can be combined with a high definition procedure at the same time. I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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