Am I a good candidate for arm lipo? (Photo)

Thanks so much for your question,
If you have excess fat that doesn’t go away with diet and exercise, liposuction can slim and contour your arms and If your skin has some looseness but still has elasticity, skin tightening treatments (like J-Plasma or BodyTite ) can help firm it up.

I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Additional footage would be ideal to better see the condition of the skin, however, multiple liposuction in the same area can also cause the skin to loosen further more and become thinner, which can then result in irregularities. In the case of the skin is more so on the loose side liposuction would not be beneficial . I would recommend to wait for later down the road when you’re ready for an arm lift to get the best results through that procedure.

Dear 40yearoldtuneup,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

HelloThere is fat accumulation on both the inner and outer sides of your arm. Additionally, there is skin looseness on the inner side. I would recommend liposuction or Vaserlipo for fat removal, along with Renuvion J Plasma or Bodytite for skin tightening. This way, both the fat will be reduced and your skin will become firmer.

You may be a good candidate for arm liposuction, especially since you have minimal skin laxity. Liposuction can help contour the arms and reduce that outer bulge you mentioned. Liposuction alone may be effective, particularly if combined with skin tightening techniques such as BodyTite or Renuvion. This approach avoids the need for longer scars (such as with brachioplasty) while still providing significant improvements in arm shape and tone. However, a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon is essential to assess your individual goals.
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Thanks for your question! From your photos, I think you would be a good candidate, but an in person evaluation would be the best option. I would incorporate something like BodyTite with lipo to give you some skin tightening. Good luck!

I do arm liposuction frequently. You have minimal skin laxity and are an excellent candidate. If done properly, and not too aggressively, you will likely have some skin contraction. No need for the long scar. I use only one incision in the armpit. The cannula is long enough to reach the elbow. No need for additional scars.

Yes, liposuction will help, the fat can be removed and the skin should not sag. You will need to wear a compressive garment after liposuction for 1 month after. A different brachioplasty technique can be used called a transverse brachioplasty where the incisions are hidden in the axilla.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I think you would see nice, significant results from revision liposuction of your arms. You would experience a much smaller arm and improved contour. Of course, there is always the question of skin retraction after liposuction, but I think you would recover well and I would not hesitate to proceed. Thank you.

You would do so great with an arm liposuction under local but be sure the doc does all around the arm and sits you up to fine tune it right then and there. Also bodytite turbo and morpheus burst will tighten up the skin so nice and natural.