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Much Needed Arm Lift - Saint Louis, MO
UPDATED FROM Newmeaug13
Another consultation
$6,000
Today I had a consultation with a different PS. I really liked the fact that pictures head to toe were taken. This PS wants to see op notes and pictures from all my surgeries as well before we have another discussion. He marked my arms and told me to go home and look in the mirror and think some more about dealing with a scar. To get a tighter arm the scar will show slightly in the back. He explained about safety and the possibility of nerve damage. He doesn't think I'm a good can for arm surgery or lipo as I had lipo on my arms with tummy tuck I. 2006. I forgot about that and looking back it made my arms worse. This doctor does smart lipo and pointed out all the areas where I could benefit. Under the chin is one. He also said he doesn't do mini facelifts and move the cheek pad (I had wanted that kind of facelift ) now I love my current ps but I was so impressed today with the time, honesty and detail of explanation regarding outcome. I had previously been told I would have a nice thin scar that would fade to white. Now I know it is common for the scar to be thin post surgery but more often then not it will get wider. Any ladies out there a year post op with a thin scar? Would love to hear what you all think. I'm even more undecided now as this ps said I would have to do some talking to convince him to do this surgery. He doesn't think I need it. What to do ?
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Between losing 30 pounds, aging and genetics my...
Between losing 30 pounds, aging and genetics my arms have loose hanging skin. I used to have beautiful arms with well defined muscles. Sigh... I'm told I won't need lipo but may seek other opinions to be sure. I don't want to be less then satisfied with my arms as I have been with my mini lift and breast revision. So here are the first of my post pics. Surgery will be some time in Oct as I have two weddings to attend in September. I hope I'm only out of work two weeks.
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July 17, 2014
Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Congratulations on the weight loss! I will be needing this type of surgery myself, so it's always interesting and educational to read about people who go before me.
Please do keep us updated with your progress!
Congratulations on the weight loss! I will be needing this type of surgery myself, so it's always interesting and educational to read about people who go before me.
Please do keep us updated with your progress!
July 18, 2014
hey newmeaug13
are you really gonna do your arms?
if you decide,you can do smart-lipo,u don't need a lift.
i think you look fabulous and your face. i love your clear nice skin. i have melasama and hyperpigmentation yuk!
your results are grrrrreat! ;O)
July 18, 2014
Yes Bella. I'm just trying to decide on PS. Love mine but worried as he said I would not need lipo. I don't think smart lipo would do it for me as my skin is to loose. I'm going to wait until cot and really try to get my arms in shape before surgery. I also want to lose 10 pounds first.
July 18, 2014
your ps knows best. I am really surprised how the skin does retract fast on arms though, I also read on here that women 40-67 have good skin elasticity and laxity. I thought after 30 it was impossible,but doctor's have said the opposite. Which is good to know,because my gf who is 62 is gonna do her arms after seeing mine. I am trying to lose weight too but i love drinking.
July 18, 2014
I'm going to see a smart lipo dr just to make sure opinions are the same. I just have so much skin. You can tell from the pic tho
July 18, 2014
I can't tell in the pic,honestly. Glad you're getting more than 1 opinion,it always helps.
July 21, 2014
I have just gone through your dilema.
I have finally decided on a ps who does lipo first and then just dealing with skin does an armlift
Apparently you can achieve a much better scar when you do lipo first.. This is what sold me
If you are going to have it done, have a complete job
July 21, 2014
JDAnon, I like that my ps stages the arm lift for best results too. One of his other patients says that's what sold her too and she is very happy. It's just that in my case he said I don't have much fat so it's not needed. I need to trust what he says. When is your surgery scheduled?
July 19, 2014
New...many of the pics Post arm lift )are taken with the arm fully extended and inside of the elbow turned toward the camera OR with the arm bent as you have in your pic but with the arm muscles tightened. Try retaking your shots again doing either of those two things and see if your arms don't look better. You really can't compare what you have until you do an apples to apples comparison. grace
July 19, 2014
Grace. Good idea. I'm always so embarrassed to ask someone else to take photos as I really don't discuss much (even with my husband) regarding plastic surgery and body issues. I will try and retake pictures. I'm still trying to get my ps before and after pictures along with op notes for both breast and face lift. I feel it will be good to have in my medical records. I signed a release form and also noted I wanted photos emailed but they all seemed shocked that I would risk privacy by having sent via email. I imagine they will send by regular mail any way. I'm trying to get other consults this time before arm lift just to ease my mind. It seems like docs in Florida and west coast do a lot more arm lifts then the Midwest. Makes sense I guess but husband thinks I'm out of my mind looking in other cities. I think he is at the end of his rope with me wanting procedures! Lol
July 26, 2014
They do amazing sculpting now with arm lifts. Makes me want one.
August 25, 2015
Hi New me...did you ever get your arms done? Seriously considering doing mine!!! xo
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