Is this possible to lose with diet and exercise? (fat rolls on arms & flabby stomach) Is surgery my only option? (photos)

Hello and thanks for your question.If the skin tone is good, then liposuction would be a reasonable option.If the skin quality and the ratio of the amount of skin and fat is appropriate then liposuction is an option.An exam would be needed to determine the best way.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

    The tummy would probably be better served with a tummy tuck rather than liposuction to address the skin laxity issue.  The arms will require a physical exam to make a determination.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Given your skin laxity, you will need surgery for your midsection, but your arms would likely do very well with just lipocontouring.  Seek someone with expertise on body contouring.  Best, Dr. Emer.

In general, body fat and skin vary from person to person and also from year to year. Diet and exercise can only address muscle mass--- which burns fat -- and overall physical conditioning. Skin -- can not be affected or permanently changed by exercise-- creams/ or treatments. The only way to achieve permanent skin removal and tightening is by surgical excision. Your arms appear to have adequate skin tone-- and may respond to lipo-contouring.