Hello! I Had Bariatric Surgery In December 2021. I Lost 81 Pounds And Now I Have Loose Skin Which Bothers Me So Bad. I Want To Be Able To Feel Confident Again And Not Jiggle When I Move My Arms Lol. I Am 5’6 And 220 Pounds. Would I Be A Good Candidate For This Surgery? Thank You So Much For Taking The Time To Answer! Have A Wonderful Summer!
October 19, 2022
Answer: Arm lift candidate Hello, congratulations on your recent weight loss. In general, the best candidates for any type of body contouring surgery are at or near their goal weight and have had stable weight for 6+ months. That is to say, you should not plan on further significant weight loss after your contouring surgery, as this could compromise the aesthetic results with recurrent laxity. Also, your current BMI is 35.5. Many surgeons would recommend a BMI closer to 30 or below for improved safety with general anesthesia. You may still be able to have a brachioplasty (arm lift) safely and with good results despite this, so I recommend discussing this in person in consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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October 19, 2022
Answer: Arm lift candidate Hello, congratulations on your recent weight loss. In general, the best candidates for any type of body contouring surgery are at or near their goal weight and have had stable weight for 6+ months. That is to say, you should not plan on further significant weight loss after your contouring surgery, as this could compromise the aesthetic results with recurrent laxity. Also, your current BMI is 35.5. Many surgeons would recommend a BMI closer to 30 or below for improved safety with general anesthesia. You may still be able to have a brachioplasty (arm lift) safely and with good results despite this, so I recommend discussing this in person in consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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June 2, 2023
Answer: Arm lift Surgery Thank you for your request , according your photo you are ideal candidate for armlift surgery however if you wann continu with your weight loss program you may go for the surgery when you reach your desired weight, to prevent extra skin sagging or revision surgery in case you will keep loosing weight rapidly after your Brachioplasty.
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June 2, 2023
Answer: Arm lift Surgery Thank you for your request , according your photo you are ideal candidate for armlift surgery however if you wann continu with your weight loss program you may go for the surgery when you reach your desired weight, to prevent extra skin sagging or revision surgery in case you will keep loosing weight rapidly after your Brachioplasty.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Arm lift First off, congratulations on the weight loss! Based on your photo provided, it looks like you would be a great candidate for a brachioplasty (arm lift) with liposuction. This would be able to slim your arms and get rid of the excess skin. I do recommend my patients getting within 15lbs of their goal weight in order to maximize your end result. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Arm lift First off, congratulations on the weight loss! Based on your photo provided, it looks like you would be a great candidate for a brachioplasty (arm lift) with liposuction. This would be able to slim your arms and get rid of the excess skin. I do recommend my patients getting within 15lbs of their goal weight in order to maximize your end result. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.
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