How much fat/ can be removed in the arms? (photo)

Thank you for your question.There is no absolute limit to the amount of fat that can be removed via liposuction for any given body area since the maximum amount of fat available for removal will vary person to person.  The only limit when it comes to fat removal via liposuction is the total amount that surgeons are allowed to remove during a single surgical case (5000cc or 5L).  If you are interested in liposuction of your arms and the cosmetic result that you can expect to achieve, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  A consultation and physical exam will best determine your candidacy for the procedure.  Things to consider: amount of fat available for removal, skin tone and cosmetic goal.  I hope that you find this helpful and I wish you all of the best!

Thank you for your question.From your photo it appears that you would be an excellent candidate for arm contouring with liposuction. The amount of fat that you or any other appropriate candidate for the procedure would have in the arms is never anywhere near the safe volumes for removal that surgeons or surgery facilities would be limited to. The surgeon's endpoint with arm liposuction is not so much related to the volume removed but more to reaching the desired shape and contour desired. Arm liposuction is technically somewhat more challenging than at other body parts like the abdomen and hips because of the difficulty with positioning arms when a patient is lying down on the OR table in order to effectively contour with the liposuction cannulas. These technical challenges are more often what can lead to undercorrection, overcorrection or contour abnormalities when performing liposuction of the curved surfaces of the arms and legs as compared to the more flat surfaces of the trunk. In the hands of an experienced liposuction surgeon, you should be able to achieve an excellent result. I recommend that you seek a consuconsultation with a surgeon in your area who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck. Dr. Max Polo

Our patients who fear invasive surgery, scarring, and long down time, typically opt for BodyTite to determine if the improvements are satisfactory enough to circumvent extensive excisional surgical procedures. BodyTite has durable long-term results and is safe with respect to risk of burns and temperature sensing.   If you have stubborn fat that remains after conservative treatment, liposuction will provide the result you probably seek.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

The skin tone is a big part of the decision making. Asians usually have good skin tone in their arms. Fat can be removed using a small cannula circumferentially, but also paying attention to highlighting some of the anatomic features like the deltoid area and the biceps to give the are a more athletic look. These details will make the arm look thinner and more attractive. You need to be examined to get the final answer.

The answer depends on how good a skin contour you have.  If the skin is elastic, more fat can be removed without much negative effect.  If the skin is aging or looser, then less can be removed.  Without an exam, it will not be possible to fully evaluate you and give you recommendations. 

The amount of fat that can be removed from the arms really depends on each individual patient.  On exam, if the arms are full but there is no loose skin, then more fat can be taken out than from a patient with loose and hanging skin.  There are some procedures such as BodyTite and Smartlipo which we can also use to help promote skin tightening prior to the liposuction portion of the procedure.It's best to schedule a consult for an examination and to review your options. 

Liposuctioning of the arms requires the doc to lipo all around them and with the micro canulas under tum. local.

Hello, good afternoon, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. it depends on the patient, but if the arms are full and with no hanging or lose skin, your surgeon can take out more fat depending on your desires and health of course. Remember to work on your hemoglobin levels. 

HelloYou can choose one of these 3 options:
> Liposuption of arms: Not all people are a good candidate for liposuction in the arms. However, for suitable patients, the results are more than satisfactory. Liposuction of arms is a procedure almost exclusively for women. In the case of women, the exercise performed with the arms does not reduce the volume of fat located in them. Most women do not want muscular arms, but rather stylized arms, that is, defined arms.
> Liposuction of arms with Vaser lipo: is an advanced body sculpting procedure that eliminates fat to gently reshape your body, making you look and feel your best:
* Single Procedure* Speedy Recovery Times* Clinically proven to produce even results
> Brachioplasty: The sagging of the arms is not only due to the passage of the years; Those people who have lost a lot also have this problem. The brachioplasty allows thinning of the arms by eliminating the skin and fat that cause sagging.I hope I have answered your question, Dr.Manuel ventura Certified, Medical Research Institute of Plastic Surgery in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Liposuction of the arms can be performed.  You need to be seen in person to determine what might be possible for you.