Can I get an arm lift with Implanon?

Question

I am hoping to get an arm lift and lipo in a year or so but am getting the implanon birth control implant this week. I wanted to know what will happen when my date gets closer. Should I get it removed before the surgery? If so, how long after will I have to wait to get it reinserted? Should I wait until after?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about getting an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty with Implanon. I would suggest that the implant be removed before or during surgery. I've often had patients ask me to remove the implant during the surgery. Alternatively, your prescribing doctor can remove the implant in the office. I suggest it be reinserted approximately one month after your arm lift or surgery. It's a relatively straightforward procedure to remove the implant and can be easily incorporated into your brachioplasty. Alternatively, if the arm lift will not affect the implant, you may consider leaving it in place. It has altogether to do with the placement of the implant. Usually, the skin removed is from the intersection between the biceps and the triceps and the six o clock position on the triceps region. This intervening skin is thus removed. If the implant is inserted in this area of the skin, then it will probably be removed. Thank you for your question regarding getting an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty with Implanon. 
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.)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Birth control implants should be placed well after surgery to minimize the risks of blood clots after surgery.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend waiting until after your armlift and liposuction procedure for a couple of reasons.  Contraceptive hormones can increase your risk of a blood clot after surgery. We usually recommend that you stop them 2-4 weeks before surgery and to use an alternate form of contraception.  Additionally, the procedure will be done in the area where the implants are, so it can be dislodged and lose its effectiveness. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

It's probably a good idea to wait until after surgery to place it an implant in the arm. Perhaps having a consult with a PS before deciding would be a good idea. Good luck, Aldo.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Considering that you are planning arm lifting surgery in the near future, I think you may be best off avoiding the placement of the subdermal birth control in the upper arm area. You will be able to have it inserted in the upper arm a few months after the arm lifting surgery has been performed for you.

	 Best wishes.

Can I get an arm lift with Implanon?

Answers (8)

Answer: Wait until after surgery for implant.

Answer: Wait until after surgery for implant.

Answer: Implanon and Arm Lifting?

Answer: Implanon and Arm Lifting?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Arm Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can I get an arm lift with Implanon?

Answers (8)

Answer: Wait until after surgery for implant.

Answer: Wait until after surgery for implant.

Answer: Implanon and Arm Lifting?

Answer: Implanon and Arm Lifting?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Arm Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.