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Liposuction of the Arms

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I would consider myself someone that is in the gym...

Nancy in AZApril 20, 2009
WORTH IT$3,000

I would consider myself someone that is in the gym often and wanted my arms to be better sculpted so I decided to have what little fat I had left in my arms removed. It's only been 33 days since surgery and I have not been able to get back into the gym yet but soon. I am really looking forward to pumping up my arms and seeing the real results come to life.

I am very happy I had it done although I am bummed that I am losing my established muscle fast. It takes 30 days to lose the muscle and will take me 60+ days to build it back. But I do think in the long run I will be happy with what I chose to do.

The downsides to having liposuction done to my arms is the garment I had to wear for the first 3 weeks was awful, I am tall so my arms are longer than usual and it did not fit right, it irritated my elbows so they became raw. The other thing I disliked was it was visable to everyone since the strap came right across the collarbone. So needless to say I didn't want to leave the house. My arms are still a numb and VERY stiff as though the muscles and tendons shrunk so when I bend my arms or lift them it is very painful. I can't complain though I did choose to do this.

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Replies (16)

Jer2911
April 23, 2009
So how long did it take for you to see results in your arms? I am 9 days post-op and they do look slightly better but according to the measuring tape they are the exact same size.
gettinthere
July 22, 2009
How are your results? Is the skin underneath the arm tighter?Thanks Im on the fence about doing this procedure..
Nancy in AZ
April 24, 2009
My Dr. told me that the end result would be slight since my arms were not huge to begin with. But for me I still had swelling at 3 weeks. You need to wear a garment on your arms, are you? That will really help and only take it off when you shower. Remember when you have lipo they push fluid into your arms for the tissue to absorb so that takes time to leave your body and it goes away quicker with a garment. Hope this helps, if you have more questions feel free to ask. Nancy
Jer2911
April 27, 2009
Thanks Nancy. I am wearing the garment but not 24/7. Probably more like 16-18 hours a day. Just because I need to be out with family and friends and its suspicious wearing a jacket in the current Cali weather conditions. Do you have your pre-op and post-op measurements? What are they? Or do you have pics to post? Thanks.
cielo
May 2, 2009
Nancy, Thanks so much for your review...it's very helpful to me! I just had breast enhancement, a lift, and arm lypo on April 3rd. Breast enhancement and lift have been easy as compared to the lypo. I'm having a lot of discomfort with my arms. Wore the garment for 24 hours per day for two weeks. Then for 23 hours per day for two more weeks, per doctor's instructions. Took it off today! Been doing a lot of riding in a car, so maybe this is part of the problem. Question: Are you scheduled for a procedure (can't remember the name) to have a machine that is supposed to massage your arms and even them/smooth them out? I'm supposed to start the first of five sessions 4 days from now, but think I'll be too sore.
Nancy in AZ
April 28, 2009
My results are not worthy of a photo. Most people would say I didn't need the work done to begin with, in fact no one in my life will know since I don't feel the need to tell them. I don't want you to feel that what you did wasn't worth the cost, healing and annoyance of wearing the garment. So you need to know my stats to understand. I am 5'9" and weigh 121 pounds and am 37yrs young! ha, My arms were never "large" to begin with, my measurement was 10" and now is 9 1/2". I had them sculpted. I knew my results would be very slight. But, when I had that done I had many other procedures done at the same time. My Dr. had me stop wearing the garment at 3 weeks but the more they take out the longer you will need to wear the garment. I am 41 days post op. I am happy to share any info that I can. Nancy
Jer2911
April 28, 2009
Man, you are skinny! You must be a model or something :) Losing 1/2 an inch is a big deal for those of us who are just looking for a better contour. So I'm so happy that you at least got that so far! I started off 10" like you, and am aiming for 9-9.25". I am now 15 days post op and no changes. :( Thanks for the encouragement though, I am looking forward to seeing the improvements you've seen.
Nancy in AZ
April 29, 2009
I'm no model, but nice thought! If your arms were only 10" to begin with it sounds like your a very small person to begin with too. I am still only a 9 1/2"but my arms are more sculpted than they were, I am looking forward to finishing off the look in the gym. What are your stats if you don't mind me asking, and did you have any other procedure done outside of your arms? A side note is my arms are still pretty tender and a little numb are your arms like that too?
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