Can Arm Fat Liposuction Tighten Up Skin?

By Dr. Thomas Su | July 27, 2021

If you’re considering arm fat liposuction, you may be worried about the outcome. This is especially likely to be the case if you have some excess skin in this area. It’s only natural to be concerned that removing excess fat will leave you with sagging skin. However, it depends on the kind of lipo you undergo whether you’ll experience major issues.

Liposuction and Sagging Skin

You may have read that liposuction cannot tighten up the skin. In fact, you may have heard that not only can lipo not tighten skin, but it can make sagging worse. In some cases, this is true, and it’s especially the case when treating the arms. 

Traditionally, cosmetic surgeons carrying out liposuction have avoided the upper arms. It can be difficult to achieve a smooth and even result because of the curve of the arm. Also, surgeons are still learning that they should only remove fat from the underhang area. This can lead to a less than impressive outcome. Furthermore, if these surgeons try to remove more fat, the result can be more sagging skin. It’s no wonder, then, that many women worry their arm fat lipo will only worsen their arms’ appearance.

360 Lipo and the Skin Tightening Effect

Here at Artlipo, we approach arm liposuction differently. Rather than only removing fat from the underhang, we take a 360-degree approach. This means that we treat the entire circumference of the arm. As well as removing fat from below the arm, we remove it from the sides, top, and shoulder area, too. This allows for a complete outcome and enables our surgeon to sculpt the fat beautifully. With the maximum amount of fat removed, you can reveal the muscle of the arm in all its splendor. 

Another great benefit of 360 Lipo of the arms is the tightening effect on the skin. Thanks to Dr. Su’s skill in this area, he can achieve a surprising degree of tightening while performing this procedure. Women who have a moderate amount of skin laxity in their arms can see significant tightening after surgery. This makes arm lipo an effective surgery for women who surgeons would have otherwise advised to have an arm lift.

Is An Arm Lift Ever Necessary?

Although 360 Lipo, known at Artlipo as our Celebrity Arms procedure, is effective, it may not be sufficient for everyone. An arm lift may be necessary for women who have a significant amount of skin laxity in their arms. Liposuction can help to a certain extent. However, to achieve a truly flawless result, a brachioplasty paired with lipo is the best solution. These twin procedures will remove excess fat and excess skin. As a result, the arms will be taut, toned, and slim once more. 

To determine whether a brachioplasty or arm fat liposuction is right for you, contact the Artlipo team today. We’re looking forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve the beautiful arms you desire.