My forearms are too loose/wrinkled underneath/lined on top. I'm 54. Changes are rapid. Options? Do they last?

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In late perimeno w/ rapid skin changes. Didn't lose weight, but likely lost subdermal fat in forearms-my skin looks a size too big. I can pinch at least 1" of the underside. If I hold arm overhead, it sags, wrinkles at elbow crease heavily. Now the top of forearm is weirdly lined, discolored a blotchy red. What options to tighten skin/even tone? Upper arm also sags with excess skin; dr's say do brachio. Can I treat forearm before brachio? I don't want forearm to get worse by waiting.

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 
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Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion, I would start with topical therapy. This would include retinoids, growth factors and topical Heparin sulfate. Use of estrogens is helpful for the skin provided there are no contraindications. Radio frequency can be used to tighten the skin. We like micro needling RF (infini and others). Continue to use sunscreen as sun exposure can further degrade the dermis.

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