Crease after liposuction of the arm - What is wrong here? How can it be fixed? (Photos)

Question

I had liposuction done on my arms a few years back and now I'm left with what looks like a crease. What went wrong? Can this be fixed?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Getting a mini arm lift gives such amazing results under local and has a hidden incision in  the arm pits. It really tightens up the arms and you get lipo and bodytite/quantum/morpheus all at the same time for best results.

Andrew Ray, DO · Answer

From what i can see in the pictures it appears that the liposuction was likely only carried out from the elbo or maybe from the front. I think improving the contours of your upper arm on the posterior (back side) can significantly improve the area of concern for you. It may not eliminate the crease all together but it will 100% be much less noticeable.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Brave62058,

I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

HelloIt seems that liposuction was performed without adding a skin-tightening treatment while you had excessive skin laxity. Additionally, the fat was not evenly removed from your arm; it appears that more fat was taken from the distal part of your arm.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Most likely this can be corrected with fat transfers in a small amount.  This can be done under local anesthesia at a minimal cost.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ryan Endress, MD · Answer

This looks like asymmetric removal of fat, where the thickness was left greater in some areas, and taken thin in others which creates the folds and creases. If an energy based device was used, this can also lead to asymmetric tightening of the skin if the depth was varied. The good news is that this can typically be evened out with an experienced plastic surgeon utilizing additional liposuction techniques +/- formal brachioplasty depending on the skin excess and ultimate goals.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very likely that more fat was removed from the area what resulted in dimple, crease. Best correction would be fat grafting. This can be done in local anesthesia. Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Contour irregularities can occur from liposuction.  It appears certain areas were over suctioned.  It can be improved but a revision will be needed.  You could also consider adding J-Plasma or even BodyTite to tighten the skin.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

There are possible two things to do. First, fat could be added to the dent. Second and probably better, more liposuction could be done on the upper part and use radiofrequency skin tightening to tighten the skin.  An examination will determine which is best. go for a consultation.

Crease after liposuction of the arm - What is wrong here? How can it be fixed? (Photos)

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