Is there a way to tighten arm skin without brachioplasty? (photos)

Question

I got arm lipo 1 year ago, but lost 50 lbs 5 years ago. I've always HATED my arms. The arm lipo helped, but it's still not wonderful. I'm 31 F. I am active...I have muscle under there but it's hidden by loose skin. Actually in pics it doesn't look as bad as in person. Or maybe I am crazy lol.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

There are effective ways to tighten the skin of the upper arms without surgery. While it is impossible to make a recommendation without an in-person assessment, ThermiTight is likely to be a good choice for you. This treatment uses small probes inserted into the dermal layers to deliver controlled radiofrequency energy into the soft tissue below. The gentle heat constricts the tissue while stimulating the body to produce more collagen in the treatment area. This process is performed using local anesthetic and does not require significant downtime afterward. Make sure you work with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in the procedure to ensure your treatment is both safe and successful.

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 J Plasma/ Renuvion or Inmode BodyTite 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

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question! You would be a great candidate for skin tightening with the J-Plasma system. This system is introduced under the skin much like liposuction, and its heat/plasma/helium technology will help to tighten the overlying skin without the dreaded brachioplasty scars. This system works best for patients such as yourself; with mild to moderate excess skin and good elasticity/younger age bracket. best of luck to you!

Michael Hakimi, MD · Answer

Absolutely. Given your young age, radiofrequency technology today can help you get up to 50% reduction in your skin laxity. It can be done under local anesthesia, some bruising and selling for 5 to 7 days.

Is there a way to tighten arm skin without brachioplasty? (photos)

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