I am considering laser lipo for my arms. Is it the right procedure for me? (Photo)

This is the only and best option for you. Make sure very small cannulas are used and significant time is spent with the laser in order to melt the fat and tighten the skin. Awake and relaxed is the best approach so to allow you to be completely numb and in all different arm positions in order to sculpt in all different angles. 

Thanks for the question, I have been very happy and so have patients with arm lip. The scar from an arm lift is very dramatic and I typically do it only in the setting of massive weight loss when there is almost no fat to remove and even the patient knows that lip would not work 

     I would have to examine you to determine if liposuction would be of benefit.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Liposuction of the arms is so worth it and run roughly $4500 on special.  It is best done under tumescent local with the smaller micro cannulas.  You are back to work in 2 days and back to the gym in only 1 week. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

Katiemac,Based on your photo, I see a small pocket of upper arm fat which should be easily contoured with a Smartlipo treatment.  You would need an exam to assess your skin tone and to estimate how much, if any, loose skin will be visible after the procedure.Good luck!

Thanks for your question and photo. Without an exam it is difficult to give you an answer. The risk of needing an arm lift depends on the laxity of your skin. Laser lipo helps keep the tone tight, but will not turn loose skin into tight skin. I recommend you visit with a reputable board certified Plastic Surgeon who offers Smartlipo and can give you a better answer after examining you. Good luck!

Thank you for posting a photo. I recommend
learning more about Smartlipo for the arms; this procedure will remove unwanted
fat while keeping the skin tight helping to contour your arm. Consult with your
surgeon to decide if this is the best option for you.

Yes, looking at your pictures I do believe you are a candidate for this procedure. If your skin is smooth with no stretch marks and you're compliant with wearing your post-operative garments based on your surgeon's preference, then your arms should retract well without excess skin. Given that nothing can be guaranteed you could always reconsider a short-scar brachioplasty if truly necessary. Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo! 

You appear to be a good candidate for laser liposuction based on the picture you have shown.Your skin is excellent, so I do not think you'll have problems with loose skin after the procedure.If liposuction is done too aggressively, then skin can always be compromised a bit. That is simply the difference between good and mediocre work.In the hands of a talented plastic surgeon, you should expect good results.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.