Best way to reduce the circumference of my upper arm: Vaser lipo, minor lipo, cool sculpting or other? (photo)

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I am fit, and slim, BMI 22. However I have not lost the weight on my upper arms after taking a course of steroids for medical reasons. no matter how much I exercise or eat healthily I can't shift this weight. I don't want to lose weight elsewhere, just on my upper arms. I have been told that liposuction would risk loose skin. I have read mixed reports on cool sculpting. I would really like to have advice on best options open to me.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello beany1975 Vaser stands for (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance), it is a minimally invasive fat removal and body contouring liposuction procedure, and it is an alternative technique to the traditional liposuction methods. I believe it is easier to sculpt and contour the body.  Improving areas such as the back rolls, abdominal definition, and waistline are just a few of the common areas that can be treated with better results. #options #vaser

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding liposuction to your upper arm after weight loss. Basically, you have three options. 1) You can do nothing and live with the arm as it is. 2) undergo liposuction. 3) Or for the best result, undergo an arm lift. If you cannot handle the arm lift scar, do not have the incision in the armpit. If you cannot take the risk of perhaps some loose arm skin, do not have the arm liposuction. In regards to what modality of liposuction to have, I would suggest VASER liposuction. I do not believe cool sculpting will give you much, if any results. VASER liposuction to the arm can give a well-sculpted muscular arm. The benefit of the VASER liposuction is that it heats the skin and maximizes skin contractility. No other liposuction machines perform the amount of skin retraction that the VASER achieves. When consulting with a plastic surgeon for VASER liposuction of the arms, please make sure they are board-certified and have experience in VASER liposuction of the arms. If you have any more questions regarding VASER arm liposuction, please contact my office.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Both modalities will work, it appears that you have fantastic skin laxity from your pictures and both Vaser and Smart Lipo will help melt the fat and a power sculpting of the arms should help with the definition and give you an excellent result.  The key will be who is performing the procedure.  An experienced lipo specialist will give you the best results

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello beany1975,
Based on your pictures and photo descriptions I believe that Vaser 4D Liposuction is the best
alternative for you to achieve fitter arms. VASER 4D Lipo is a specialized form of VASER Lipo. This is an advanced body sculpting procedure, which removes fat, defines underlying muscles and significantly improves your proportions. VASER 4D Lipo can target
fat on your upper arms to help transform and improve your body permanently. Additionally, it is the only liposuction method that has been proven to cause skin retraction. As a result, you would not only get the excess of fat removed from your arms but also
your skin would be smoother and tighter. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

VASER liposuction and J Plasma skin tightening is the GOLD Standard for improving your arm contour.  A consultation with a VASER specialist can show you how much improvement is possible.

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