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44 Years Old Los Angeles Upper Arm Liposuction in One Week
UPDATED FROM rumpledshirt
5 years post
Worth it in short term, but age still will cause skin sag
rumpledshirtJune 28, 2022
$6,000
So it's now been a number of years and I'm about to turn 50. Was the procedure worth it? Yes, in the short term: I do believe it bought me a few more years. However, in spite of continuing diet and exercise, now I'm on the verge of 50 I'm definitely getting some loose skin on the arms, particularly near the elbows. This is different from just having chubby arms: age has its way, I guess! I may consider a mini arm tuck in the near future, but, sooner or later, age catches up to all of us, I guess. So if you're thinking of liposuction on the arm, there are two strategies, I think: 1) do it relatively young [I wish I'd had to money to do it in my 30s instead of my 40s] and then just be prepared for changes in the skin as you age; or 2) wait til you're 50-ish and combine liposuction and an arm tuck. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM rumpledshirt
2 months post
Eight weeks: 1.5 inches off each arm's circumference
rumpledshirtJuly 15, 2017
Yesterday was the eight week mark, so the compression garment is officially off. Yay!
For me that compression garment was the worst part of the whole experience, as I tend to run hot and it made me even hotter. And it's been 100 degrees plus this summer in LA! The only thing I might do differently had I known was to schedule the surgery in winter so it would have been more comfortable. But that's a minor issue. I also could have taken off the garment at the six week mark, but I chose not to so I could maximize my results.
For the person who asked, the garment was made by Design Veronique and was provided by Dr. Cat's office.
At my last appointment we remeasured my biceps and I've lost 1.5 inches off he circumference of teach arm.
My arms still aren't tiny, but as I said before I went in knowing they wouldn't be. As you can see from the photos the arms are tighter, the skin is smooth, and the muscle definition is definitely more visible now. I have a tiny scar (approximately 1/2 inch long each) just next to each shoulder blade. I'm currently wearing Embrace Scar Strips to minimize those as they continue to heal. The scars in the outside creases of my elbows are not noticeable at all.
The healing will continue for the new few months, so I probably won't see the final results until late in the fall. But I'm definitely happy so far!
For me that compression garment was the worst part of the whole experience, as I tend to run hot and it made me even hotter. And it's been 100 degrees plus this summer in LA! The only thing I might do differently had I known was to schedule the surgery in winter so it would have been more comfortable. But that's a minor issue. I also could have taken off the garment at the six week mark, but I chose not to so I could maximize my results.
For the person who asked, the garment was made by Design Veronique and was provided by Dr. Cat's office.
At my last appointment we remeasured my biceps and I've lost 1.5 inches off he circumference of teach arm.
My arms still aren't tiny, but as I said before I went in knowing they wouldn't be. As you can see from the photos the arms are tighter, the skin is smooth, and the muscle definition is definitely more visible now. I have a tiny scar (approximately 1/2 inch long each) just next to each shoulder blade. I'm currently wearing Embrace Scar Strips to minimize those as they continue to heal. The scars in the outside creases of my elbows are not noticeable at all.
The healing will continue for the new few months, so I probably won't see the final results until late in the fall. But I'm definitely happy so far!
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skinnyme2
July 15, 2017
I've always had thick arms. There isn't much distance from my shoulder to my elbow. I'm compact for sure but I'm 54. I'm worried that my arms will wrinkle if I have lipo on them. Do you have an wrinkling at all?
July 16, 2017
Looks good so far! Congrats on losing 1.5 inches! Doesnt look like you have any wrinkling of skin at all or loose skin which is amazing. Seems in other arm lipo reviews there's always arm wrinkles or sagging skin. Do you feel you still have swelling and that your arms are going to continue to shrink? In your next update, could you post photos of the incision sites?
July 18, 2017
Did you take before and after photos at Dr Cats office?
July 19, 2017
She doesn't update the photos on her site too often and there aren't any arm lipo right now -- there's only arm lipo revisions. I asked the office girls and they told me they don't update the website and I could view any arm before and after photos at my consultation. When I saw your review on Realself, I got excited because I was hoping I'd see your photos from the office before I went for the consult :)
UPDATED FROM rumpledshirt
2 months post
At six weeks: so far so good
rumpledshirtJuly 6, 2017
Sorry it took so long to update: been traveling a lot for work.
I reached the six week recovery mark last Friday. I have opted to wear the compression garment for two more weeks, or eight weeks total.
The arm skin is smooth, with no weird lumps or bumps: I really think that's due to wearing the compression garment religiously. The skin still feels tight in a few spots, but I know I'm still healing. The only side effect other than that I've noticed is that occasionally, out of nowhere, even on hot days, I get goose pimples up and down my upper arms, like I'm standing in a freezer. It only lasts for a minute or two, though. I suspect the sensation may have something to do with the nerves under the skin still healing.
My arms aren't tiny now: they were never going to be because of my build. But I can see better muscle definition and a lot of the "wiggle," particularly along the triceps, is gone. Will try and post some photos soon.
I reached the six week recovery mark last Friday. I have opted to wear the compression garment for two more weeks, or eight weeks total.
The arm skin is smooth, with no weird lumps or bumps: I really think that's due to wearing the compression garment religiously. The skin still feels tight in a few spots, but I know I'm still healing. The only side effect other than that I've noticed is that occasionally, out of nowhere, even on hot days, I get goose pimples up and down my upper arms, like I'm standing in a freezer. It only lasts for a minute or two, though. I suspect the sensation may have something to do with the nerves under the skin still healing.
My arms aren't tiny now: they were never going to be because of my build. But I can see better muscle definition and a lot of the "wiggle," particularly along the triceps, is gone. Will try and post some photos soon.
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July 6, 2017
Could I ask you which arm compression garment did you buy? Can't wait to see photos!

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