Am I a good candidate for an arm lift? (Photo)

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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!

Bryan Armijo, MD · Answer

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.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding whether you would be a good candidate for an arm lift after having bariatric surgery. Thank you also for your pictures. Based on your history of weight-loss surger and your pictures of excess skin and fat from the armpit to the elbow, I think you would be a very good candidate for an arm lift or arm reduction, or brachioplasty. The increased number of arm lifts being performed is indeed due to the significant increase in of bariatric surgeries being performed worldwide. Specifically, in your case, I would suggest a longitudinal brachioplasty. During your arm lift or arm reduction, liposuction is performed. During the same procedure, an incision is made from the armpit to the elbow, and multiple layers of sutures are placed. This procedure is done under general anesthesia and takes between three and four hours to complete. Plan on a one to two-week recovery if you have a sitting desk-type job. If your job entails lifting more than 10 pounds, recovery will be at least three weeks. Three weeks in compression garments will be important for optimal score healing as well as minimizing swelling. Please see can experience board-certified plastic surgeon.

I specialize in arm lifts.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the arm reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office.  Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!  A brachioplasty would be a good option.  We would love to meet with you to discuss your concerns.  Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic to discuss your goals.

Julia Spears, MD · Answer

Hello and congratulations on your weight loss. You look like a good candidate to have a Brachioplasty surgery if you have reached your weight loss goals. If you have reached your goals you would benefit from Brachioplasty with Lipo suction. 
Best of Luck!
Dr. Julia Spears MD

Fernando Ovalle Jr., MD · Answer

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.

Leyla Arvas, MD · Answer

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.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello and congratulations on the weight loss! You will probably continue to lose more weight so it is best to have the procedure done after you plateau. But yes! You seem to be a great candidate for an arm lift. This can be combined with with other procedures as well. 
Most patients with excess skin on their arms also tend to have excess skin on the underarm or braw-line area. The Extended S-Type Arme Lift can address these problem areas as well.

Best of Luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear DiorVega,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like you would benefit from arm lift. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! Yes, you would do well with an arm tuck to remove excess skin and fat and tighten your arms. Please visit with a plastic surgeon to discuss this.

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

From a plastic surgeon’s point of view, you will benefit from a combination of liposuction and arm lift. Looking at your photos, there seems to be excess skin and fat on the arms. So that you are aware, as you lose weight, the skin will deflate and hang more. But this is okay. It is always easier to operate on loose skin than on tight skin. A combination of liposuction and arm lift would address the excess fatty tissue and skin.

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