I am 38 yrs old. I'm 5'3" and 195 lbs. Would I be a candidate for an arm lift and a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question. With age and/or weight changes, the upper arms and abdomen can hold a lot of excess fatty tissue and develop skin laxity. An arm lift procedure helps to contour the upper arms by reducing excess skin and fat. The incisions can be hidden in the armpit for those with a moderate degree of laxity or along the vertical length of the upper and inner arm for those with more skin excess. You would be a great candidate for a traditional arm lift.Similarly, you would be a great candidate for a traditional tummy tuck to remove the excess skin and fat in the lower abdomen and tighten the underlying muscles.The results are extremely satisfying. I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options in more detail.

Congratulations
on your hard-won weight loss! Your commitment to a healthy lifestyle has
certainly paid off, and judging by your photos you may be a candidate for an
arm lift and tummy tuck. A tummy tuck can remove the significant excess skin
you’re currently carrying around the waistline, smooth your abdomen and tighten
any weak abdominal muscles, while an arm lift can improve the appearance of
"bat wings" after weight loss. Consult with a board certified plastic
surgeon who specializes in post weight loss procedures, and he or she can
advise you on the best way to proceed. Ideal tummy tuck candidates should be able
to maintain a stable weight prior to and following the procedure in order to see
the best results.

From the photos that you posted, I would recommend an Arm Lift and a Tummy Tuck. The extra skin on the whole lower abdominal area would be removed and therefore you would loose the protruding area considerably. I would also perform Liposuction six months after the Tummy Tuck to provide additional flatness on the central abdominal area. 

Congratulations on your massive weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself!Based on your history, pictures and not a thorough physical examination, I think you would be a very good candidate for combined arm lift ( brachioplasty ) and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures.During an arm lift or brachioplasty, excess arm fat is removed with liposuction. In addition, at the same time, excess arm skin and redundant fat is also surgically removed. Your resulting arm scar would extend from the armpit to the elbow.  Your arm circumference should be reduced by 30 to 40%.During your abdominoplasty, an incision is made on your lower abdomen. Your abdominal muscles are tightened. The excess skin and fat for the pubic region to at least the top of the belly button is removed. The end result is a nice flat stomach.The arm lift or brachioplasty takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. The abdominoplasty or tummy tuck takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. If the procedures are combined, the procedure could take between six and eight hours. This depends on the amount of excess skin and fat that needs to be removed and the speed of your surgical team.  Both procedures are performed under general anesthesia. If you plan to do both procedures at the same time, I would consider taking 2 to 3 weeks off from work.After your armlift surgery is important that you wear your arm compression garments for at least 6 to 8 weeks.  After your abdominoplasty, it is important that you wear your abdominal compression garment for at least six weeks.I hope this answers your question regarding combined arm lift (brachioplasty) and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures. Dr. Katzen

I anticipate you would have a dramatic improvement in the contour of your abdomen with a tummy tuck.  Your arms would also be improved with an arm lift, but this procedure has a tendency toward unsightly scars that are visible when your arms are exposed (like in short sleeves or a tank top, so the improved shape would have to be worth the tradeoff of the scar for you.  I recommend that all of my arm lift patients use topical silicone gel (Kelocote) or silicone sheeting on their scars to give themselves the best chance of a good scar.If you choose to have both procedures done at the same time, just be aware that the recovery can be difficult.  When your abs and your arms hurt, it's pretty hard to take care of yourself alone.  Make sure you have plenty of support from family for the first week.

By the photos, I would say you are a very good candidate for a tummy tuck and arm lift provided you are enjoying good health. Be sure to see a board certified  plastic  surgeon  with experience in both procedures. Best wishes.

Dear JW,  Thanks for submitting your pictures. From observing  the pictures, you will benefit dramatically from tummy tuck : flat stomach, narrow waists, better body posture and most likely ,you will lose a significant amount of weight due to the tightening of the belly muscles that will reduce your food intake and sense of hunger (some of my patients lost over 40 pounds ). As far as your arms, I would recommend aggressive liposuction that will cause the skin to shrink and tighten. That might save you a long and sometimes unsightly scar on your arms.  Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Check the before and after picture in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive.                   Best of luck,                                       Dr Widder

Thank you for your question and photos.  Congratulations on the weight loss!  When you reach your weight goal, you should meet with a board certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options.  From the pictures, it looks like you would benefit from both procedures.  I often do them at the same time so you only have one recovery, but separating them is also an option.  Good luck!

from your photos you would be a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck and a brachioplasty ( arm lift). You could have the procedures done at the same time .

Congratulations on your amazing weight loss and thank you for your email and photos!  It appears and sounds like you're an outstanding candidate for a tummy tuck and for an arm lift.  Here is what makes a good candidate:1.  Excess skin of the arms/belly.2.  Healthy (or medical issues well controlled)3.  Motivated 4.  At or near goal weight5.  Childbearing completedFrom your photos, it looks like a tummy tuck will remove the excess skin of the lower belly and it will tighten the muscles of your abdomen giving your belly a much flatter look.  For your arms, I would recommend liposuction followed immediately by skin removal to contour your arms nicely.Thank you for your question,Dr. Schreiber, Baltimore plastic surgeon