I’m Plus Size – Will Arm Fat Liposuction Work for Me?

By Dr. Thomas Su | April 17, 2021

I’m Plus Size – Will Arm Fat Liposuction Work for Me?

If you’re overweight, you may be wondering whether arm fat liposuction could help reduce the size of your arms. The answer to this depends very much on how overweight you are.

Liposuction is a very effective way to reduce the size of the upper arms. In the hands of a skilled surgeon, arm lipo can sculpt the area effectively, improving size, shape, and tone. Yet, the effect will be less impressive if you are extremely overweight in the first place.

Can Liposuction Help with Weight Loss?

There is a common misconception that liposuction is a weight loss procedure. This is not the case. Liposuction is a body sculpting procedure. It can help create a more attractive silhouette by removing excess fat from certain body areas. But it cannot produce dramatic weight loss effects. If you are extremely overweight and have lipo, the amount of fat removed will be virtually unnoticeable. This is why your surgeon will recommend you be close to or at your ideal body weight for surgery.

How Close to My Target Weight Should I Be for Lipo?

Your target weight will be somewhere within a varying range. But it should typically be somewhere within the range of your healthy BMI for your weight and height. In most cases, your BMI should be under 30. This means you have less risk of experiencing complications during or after lipo surgery.

It will also mean that the results a surgeon can achieve will be a lot better. The idea of liposuction is to target small subcutaneous fat pockets that haven’t responded to exercise and dieting. Arm lipo sculpts the fat in the upper arm area, so you can see the muscle’s shape more clearly. A surgeon doesn’t remove large volumes of fat during an arm lipo procedure. Therefore, you may not be satisfied with the results if you’re still too heavy when you have the surgery.

Is Arm Lipo Suitable for Plus-Size Women?

If you’re considering arm liposuction, your surgeon will look at your overall body weight and arm size. Even if you are plus size, there’s a possibility that arm lipo could help you. However, this is something that your surgeon will need to determine at your consultation.

Here at Artistic Lipo and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Su is a specialist in the field of arm liposuction surgery. His Celebrity Arms technique can remove even more fat from this area of the body. Not only that, but he can also achieve impressive skin tightening – something that is a concern for larger women. Many women with even a moderate underhang can still see a great improvement after arm lipo with Artlipo.

The only way to find out if you’re a suitable candidate for this procedure is to contact the Artlipo team. We can answer your questions, alleviate your concerns, and arrange your consultation with Dr. Su. It’s still advisable, however, to try to lose a few pounds before arranging arm fat liposuction. This will ensure you achieve the best possible result.