Hello, I have decided on having VSG in the near future but my arms are significantly larger than other parts of my body. I am almost certain I will have loose skin there and would hate it. Is it smart to do arm lipo and VSG at the same time to void loose skin in the future for the area?
September 13, 2024
Answer: It is not recommended to perform arm lipo and VSG at the same surgical time It is recommended to have plastic and/or reconstructive surgery at least one year after your bariatric surgery, since if you do it before, you will probably continue to lose more weight, with the risk of having excess skin again. Regarding your arms, it’s common for people to have concerns about loose skin after significant weight loss, especially in areas like the arms. However, doing arm liposuction at the same time as VSG may not necessarily prevent loose skin. Liposuction removes fat but doesn’t tighten the skin, and in some cases, it can actually make loose skin more noticeable. If loose skin is a concern, many patients choose to address it later with procedures like brachioplasty (arm lift) after they’ve reached their target weight. This way, you can have a better idea of how your skin responds to the weight loss and make a more informed decision.
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September 13, 2024
Answer: It is not recommended to perform arm lipo and VSG at the same surgical time It is recommended to have plastic and/or reconstructive surgery at least one year after your bariatric surgery, since if you do it before, you will probably continue to lose more weight, with the risk of having excess skin again. Regarding your arms, it’s common for people to have concerns about loose skin after significant weight loss, especially in areas like the arms. However, doing arm liposuction at the same time as VSG may not necessarily prevent loose skin. Liposuction removes fat but doesn’t tighten the skin, and in some cases, it can actually make loose skin more noticeable. If loose skin is a concern, many patients choose to address it later with procedures like brachioplasty (arm lift) after they’ve reached their target weight. This way, you can have a better idea of how your skin responds to the weight loss and make a more informed decision.
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June 23, 2023
Answer: Its better to wait As the gastric sleeve will reduce your weight to the ideal, it's better to wait till reaching ideal body weight to make lipo at your optimum weight and you don't need to it again.
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June 23, 2023
Answer: Its better to wait As the gastric sleeve will reduce your weight to the ideal, it's better to wait till reaching ideal body weight to make lipo at your optimum weight and you don't need to it again.
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