I'm 24 years old 5'4" 150lbs I've always accumulated a lot of fat in my arms, and now that I had my second child and still 15-20lbs over my desired weight, their appearance really bother me. I'm still exercising, but even when I've been at my lowest weight(130lbs) my arms have looked the same. I really want to get rid of the arm fat but do I need arm lipo or one of these new procedures where they freeze the fat away?
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July 23, 2016
Answer: Arm Fat -- Needs Hi Definition Liposculpture Procedure
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It is well known that the blood supply of the skin on the lower abdomen is drastically changed during an abdominoplasty.Liposuction can also alter blood supply.The combination of the two procedures can potentially increase complications, such as skin creases.There's no set right or wrong answer...
It's uncertain to know if you will lose the weight in your arms as you lose weights, cause the arms are a difficult area to lose weight, but of course if the arms get thicker as you gain weight, they will definitely get them slimmer if you lose the extra weight. The most important thing is to...
Sleep position after liposuction is up to you. We have not had a sleep induced problem in 30 years of liposuction. Likely sleeping on you back would be best. Do what is comfortable. You will not cause any problems. My Best, Dr C
