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What is the best treatment for upper arms that are saggy but not fat?

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judysandiegoNov 3, 2017

Is there a surgical procedure for tightening upper arms? Fat isn't a problem, just saggy and looks awful in sleeveless tops. Creams don't do anything, tried radio frequency and did nothing. Surgery??

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Dr. Franziska Huettner, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS
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Dr. Massiel Guzmán Reyes, MD
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Dr. John Michael Thomassen, MD
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Dr. George Bitar, MD
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Dr. Steven Varkony, MD
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Dr. Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA
Dr. Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA
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Dr. John J. Edney, MD
Dr. John J. Edney, MD
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Dr. Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS
Dr. Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS
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Dr. Manelic Mejia Lopez, MD
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