Am I good candidate for upper arm lipo? Will it leave any sagging skin or irregularities?

Question

I am 26, 5"2 1/2, small boned, currently 106lbs, my weight can fluctuate by about 14lbs. However my arms never get 'skinny' even at this weight. I'm planning on putting on weight (going back up to 116-120lbs) in future for a bbl & would like to include my arms for fat transfer & to get them slim & tight as possible. Will my skin ping back or will there be some sag? It does just feel like fat under my skin rather than sagging at the moment. Thank you for your answers.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is a very common complaint in my practice and this area gets amazing results with properly performed liposuction.  This area will retract fantastically if you do it early enough.  With too much loose skin it will not.  you are a great candidate and would benefit from full arm -- not just under arm -- liposuction.  Please see an expert, someone whos practice speclializes in this so you get the best results.  Do not compromise your care for cost or distance.  Best, Dr. Emer.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You are young and your skin will have a level of elasticity that will allow it to contour to your arm after liposuction.  I do not recommend skin excision since the scars are significant.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Hi.  It's a little difficult to tell from your photo, but in general, your arm she looks good, without a significant amount of hanging skin.  Usually, with a younger patient like yourself, arm liposuction (in the tricep area) will reduce fullness, and over about 6 months, the skin retracts reasonably well.An in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon would be the next appropriate step.All the best,

Alexander G. Nein, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

You should have pretty good skin contractability at your age. Consequently, you should get a good result from liposuction. Skin removal (brachioplasty) would most probably not be needed and would leave potentially noticeable scars on your arms. I would not recommend a brachioplasty for this situation. This is an area, however, where it is important to be conservative in the treatment to avoid irregularities.For the best results seek the consultation of a plastic
surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. They have a website
listing all the certified plastic surgeons. Members of the American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery will all be board certified in plastic surgery and
have demonstrated an interest and competence in cosmetic plastic surgery as
well.

Mark D. Wigod, MD · Answer

Arm liposuction is a procedure that depends upon skin elasticity to work.  First, it must we done with great care to avoid irregularities and nerve injuries.  Second, there must be restraint because an over resection is far worse than an under resection.  Finally, as you get older, your skin becomes less elastic, and you may wish for that fat to come pack to fill out the sagging.  Liposuction combined with skin resection (brachioplasty) can work well.

Robert Kagan, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Thank you for the inquiry.At you your age the fullness in your arm would be reduced with liposuction and your skin should retract quickly when wearing your compression garment.  If you have a tendency to gain weight, other areas will become fuller.    Its best to maintain a health weight to give you best end results.Hope this helps.

Am I good candidate for upper arm lipo? Will it leave any sagging skin or irregularities?

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