5 ft and 130 pounds - Arm lift vs. Lipo/renuvion? (Photos)

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I had liposuction AND renuvion on my arms over 8 months ago with absolutely no improvements. I am 61 years old, 5 ft, and 130 pounds with most of my weight in my arms. The surgeon is offering a revision with another round of liposuction and aggressive on Renuvion. From 60 energy level 5 passes to 70 energy level, They are recommending only renuvion and no liposuction but I still think I have bulky arms and can benefit from modest liposuction. Really trying to avoid arm lift due to the scar. Looking for a modest difference only just to avoid the arm lift scar. Not sure if going thru this again will make a difference opening the incision sites again and wearing the garment plus the cost of revision. Looking for an expert in arm liposuction /arm lift to provide me their honest opinion.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the posted photos you appear to be a candidate for liposuction with Renuvion for tightening but you mentioned you already did this with no results.  I encourage you to visit with another board certified plastic surgeon near you to assess the amount of laxity, skin quality, and amount of excess fat.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank for sharing your info and photos. You already know the answer here. You did it once.....and it did not work....so the solution to that is......do it again?? Nah. You cannot ask minimally invasive technology to deliver surgical results. Despite what people will tell you. If you want an awesome contoured result with good appearance of the skin it is going to require surgical excision. Hope this helps!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your beautiful series, opposed to photos, you still need a virtual in person consultation to determine if revision of the J plasma with moderate Lipo or minimal Lipo is the right course versus a full surgical arm lift. Again, best of virtual consult with. Expect revision fees to range from $4000-$8000 versus full arm lift fee $8000-$10,000. Again, best of virtual consult with.

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