Do you think Vaser Lipo to my upper arms would be effective? (photos)

Question

Worried I would end up with loose skin?

Giuseppe Fiore, MD · Answer

Hi,Thanks for your question and your picture.To assess if you are a possible candidate for Vaser liposuction I would need additional pictures of your arms also in different position. However you looks like a good candidate of Vaser liposuction.A combination of Vaser lipo with J plasma- Renuvion will allow to increase the probability of skin tightening and so reduce more the risk of "saggy" skin. It is important to perform a detailed surgical assessment i.e. to assess the quality of your skin( elasticity) and quantity of fat to be removed before to proceed with the surgery. I would recommend to make an appointment with an expert Vaser surgeon for a medical/surgical assessment in order to make a bespoke surgical treatment. Best Wishes, Mr Giuseppe Fiore

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

This question is difficult to answer without a bit more info. If you are 35, you have a better chance of the skin tightening up after vaser than if you are 55. You do not appear to have a huge amount of excess fat so that is also in your favor. You should consult with a fully trained plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience with vaser and body contouring to get a more accurate estimate. Some plastic surgeons can also offer radiofrequency treatments at the time of liposuction that help with skin tightening.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

the majority of my practice is defining arms, see my IG and youtube. yes you are a good candidate, but we would need to see your arms in various positions to see if you need skin tightening or removal at the same time for a more athletic look.

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

High definition VASER liposuction is effective at removing fat from stubborn areas like the arms. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Sophie,
Arm liposuction is a very common surgery that I do.
Skin laxity can occur if the skin does not tighten up after surgery: skin genetics, age, and nutrition can all play a part.
Vaser ultrasound can give some skin tightening at the same time. The new generation of skin tightening involves Renuvion j plasma that shrink wraps the skin after the liposuction, during the same procedure.
A consultation is the next best step.
Dr Kristine Brecht
Seattle, Wa

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