The Best Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Loose Armpit Skin
If you have loose armpit skin, you’re likely eager to improve its appearance. Firm, toned skin is something that most women wish to achieve. Finding ways to enhance its aesthetic is paramount. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments available to tighten loose skin in the armpit area. But which options are most effective? Here, we’ll take a closer look at the various possibilities you might want to consider.
Why Does Skin Become Loose?
There are two main reasons why skin anywhere on the body becomes loose and wrinkled. The first, and often most common reason, is as a result of the natural aging process. As people age, their skin may quickly lose collagen and elastin. That means the skin no longer snaps back into shape easily. Eventually, sagging and wrinkling of the skin can occur.
The second reason for loose skin is weight gain followed by rapid weight loss. When someone loses weight quickly, the fat disappears, but the stretched skin remains. Eventually, some of the skin may return to its original shape. However, some laxity is always possible.
Why Is Loose Armpit Skin A Problem?
Loose armpit skin is certainly not a problem in the medical sense. It doesn’t cause any health issues at all. However, for some people, it does cause aesthetic problems.
While there are some people who don’t care about loose skin in their armpit area, other people find it embarrassing. Loose, sagging skin is aesthetically unappealing. It affects the way that clothes look on the body. It can create unwanted lumps and bumps when wearing tight-fitting clothing. It can also be noticeable when wearing strappy tops and swimwear. As a result, it can cause self-confidence issues and low self-esteem. Some people with loose armpit skin choose to restrict their wardrobe choices and cover up.
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Can Diet and Exercise Resolve Loose Armpit Skin?
There’s a common perception that it’s possible to tighten up loose skin by eating healthily and working out more. Unfortunately, that’s just not the case. Once the skin is already loose, there’s a limited amount you can do through exercise alone to improve its appearance. As for dieting, that might even make things worse. If you lose more weight, the skin may appear even more wrinkled and loose without fat to maintain its shape. Eating healthily and exercising is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, these activities by themselves won’t improve loose skin everywhere on the body, including the armpit area.
Which Non-Surgical Treatments Are Available?
Numerous non-surgical treatments claim to improve the appearance of loose skin. For example, you’ll probably see lots of advertisements for skin-firming creams that promise to tighten the skin after application. There are also laser treatments that claim to boost collagen production and thus tighten skin. Some women try fillers to boost their collagen and plump up areas of skin laxity. Finally, some people suggest doing triceps-building exercises like push-ups to tone the back and minimize the appearance of loose skin.
Unfortunately, most of these solutions aren’t ideal and have minimal, if any impact on loose armpit skin. While you may notice some improvement after some of these treatments, it’s unlikely to be spectacular. Also, any improvement is likely to be temporary. Creams and fillers don’t produce permanent results. You must continue with these treatments on an ongoing basis. That can become expensive, stressful, and time-consuming.
Is An Arm Lift the Answer?
Arm lifts, or brachioplasties, are surgeries that remove fat and skin from the arms to tighten them. This procedure also treats the armpit area. This surgery improves the arms’ appearance by cutting away loose skin for a more toned, attractive look. While an arm lift is effective, it’s major surgery. The procedure is very invasive and painful afterward. There is some significant downtime and recovery can be challenging. Also, there are some significant scars afterward. Many patients find that 360-degree arm liposuction is a better option for them.
What Is the Celebrity Arms Procedure?
The Celebrity Arms procedure is a unique form of arm liposuction. Usually, surgeons only treat the underhang of the arm with liposuction. The Celebrity Arms procedure addresses the entire 360-degree circumference of the arm instead. It also treats the shoulder and armpit area. As a result, it can achieve a far more impressive result.
This type of liposuction is far more comprehensive than regular arm liposuction. It removes up to 90% of excess fat, and, as an added bonus, it also tightens loose skin. This skin tightening impact of this procedure helps improve the appearance of loose armpit skin. If you have a moderate amount of skin laxity in the armpit area, the Celebrity Arms procedure can help. However, in cases of extremely loose skin, you may need a more extensive procedure. To find out more about whether the Celebrity Arms procedure could help you, contact Dr. Su at ArtLipo today.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.