Is It Possible to Lose the Fat Under the Arms After Going Through Menopause?

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Never had a weight problem but am now post menopausal and the loss of muscle is noticeable and have loose skin under the arms as well as the stomach area due to 2 C-sections. Is it possible to get toned via weight training and exercise after menopause or should I consider plastic surgery?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about whether losing fat under your arms is possible after going through menopause. Yes, it is possible to lose fat and tone skin after menopause. You need to be dedicated to the final results. I suggest a high protein, low carb diet, weight lifting, and cardio exercises. You may even want to consider hiring a personal trainer. Dedication to exercise and diet should be a lifelong effort. Menopause should not stand in the way. Thank you for your question about whether losing fat under your arms is possible after going through menopause. I hope I have answered your question. 
I specialize in arm lifts.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the arm reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office.  Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Hi,

Please consider re posting your question with photos. Without them, it is impossible to give you helpful advice.

Best wishes,

Dr. H

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Without a picture it hard to comment, but I am a strong believer that improving your health, fitness, and training can improve the appearance of skin laxity, but it may not be enough to achieve the look you are going for.  Seek the opinion of a board certified surgeon to get a better idea.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Your question asks about losing fat, but the narrative indicates that it is skin that is in excess. Do work on fitness, and toning, and see what happens.

	Once the skin has lost its elasticity, though, it is usually gone. 
	The loose skin is most likely to have improvement by excision. A plastic surgery consultation can help sort through your options.

	Thanks for your question, best wishes.

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