Could I be a candidate for ThermiTight or BodyTite on upper arms? (Photos)

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Im 27 years old and considering all options to fix my bat wing arms. Would it be worth my time to consult a doctor for Thermitight or Bodytite?, or does it appear I could only benefit from an arm lift?. I can’t get over the major scaring an arm lift would result, so i’d like to see if there are any other options. I’m 5’4 and 155lbs, I’ve had 3 pregnancy’s and gained and lost the weight quite quickly. I definitely have loose skin but want to start with my arms this fall.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

BodyTite or Liposuction with J Plasma are best for those with mild to moderate skin laxity.  An exam is needed to know for sure but based on the submitted photos it appears you would have better contour results from liposuction with skin excision.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, LIDO 28 in Portland. Thank you for your question regarding whether you’re a candidate for ThermiTight or BodyTite on your upper arms. Thank you for your history and your pictures. First, let’s examine your pictures. In examining your pictures, you have cutis pleonasmus (excess skin) and dermatocholosis (loose skin) without stretch marks (stria).  You have Class 3 arms. That means you have excess skin and fat from the armpit to the elbow. Because of your age, weight loss history, history of 3 pregnancies, and the arm pictures you attached, your best surgical results can only be obtained with a brachioplasty, arm lift, or arm reduction. Arm ThermiTight or BodyTite will not have enough energy to constrict your arm skin. The only way to tighten your arm is by getting rid of the excess arm skin. You could add ThermiTight or BodyTite to the end of the brachioplasty procedure or even 6 to 8 weeks after your brachioplasty. However, you will not obtain significant arm results with just fThermiTight or BodyTite of your arms. The brachioplasty procedure takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to perform under general anesthesia. Usually, experienced plastic surgeons will also utilize arm liposuction during the beginning of the arm lift/reduction procedure. Arm liposuction would extend from the armpit to the elbow. Then, an incision would be made on your inner arm from your armpit to your elbow. Dissection is done to approximately 6 o’clock position on your triceps, and the intervening upper arm skin is removed. The benefit of placing the incision between the biceps and the triceps is that you barely see that scar when your arms are down by your side. The brachioplasty procedure does not require drains. You must wear arm garments for approximately 6 to 8 weeks after your arm reduction to minimize arm swelling and flatten the arm lift scar. Plan on a two-week recovery. If your job entails significant lifting, you only need to take off longer after your brachioplasty. Therefore, don’t waste your money on ThermiTight or BodyTite. You need more aggressive procedures to treat your arms. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding whether you are a candidate for ThermiTight or BodyTite to your arms.
Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is difficult, 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, MD, MBA. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric 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, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues.  It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically.   Bodytite is used for treatment of all body areas with large volume to tighten skin on arms, abdomen (in conjunction with liposuction), knees, inner thighs, and bra rolls. 
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.You are the ideal candidate for Body Tite to tighten some loose skin that will be clearly evident with removal of fat with lipo.  You will have a great appearance of your arms with this combined procedure.Best of luck

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