How much does Smart Lipo to the arms cost and does it leave scarring?

Smart lipostuction is an excellent procedure for your upper arms.  Smartlipo is meant for smaller areas of the body that need contouring so I can't say you can just take off 2 inches without examining you, but you should have a great improvement.  You will have no scarring with this procedure.  Smart lipo usually ranges anywhere from $3,500 and up, depending on the areas.  To get a full price and specific details be sure to discuss your options with your plastic surgeon.

 

Liposuction for removal of fat in the upper arms is possible, but the amount of skin tightening in this area is limited. It all depends on how much fat vs. skin excess there is along with the quality of the skin. Your question is difficult to answer since a physical exam is really the only way to know for sure if you're a candidate for liposuction alone. The danger here is that if you have significant skin laxity and you only perform liposuction, you'll have smaller arms since fat will have been removed, but the skin laxity will likely get worse. The scarring with liposuction alone in this area is minimal. I usually use one small incision at the elbow (approximately 1/4 inch) which leaves a very small scar. Brachioplasty (the surgery that removes excess skin in the arms) is the only way to treat significant skin laxity, but this does leave a rather large scar. As far as price goes, in the NY area the total cost to the patient for liposuction alone is probably $4000-6000. Your best bet is to find a board-certified plastic surgeon and go in for a consultation. Good luck!
Dr. Singer