Arm lipo can be an effective way to improve the appearance of the upper arms. However, some women who could benefit from this procedure would rather avoid undergoing surgery. Instead, they look for non-surgical ways to achieve toned, beautiful arms. One option they may consider is arm trimmers. What are these accessories, and do they work? Here, we take a closer look and find out more.
What Are Arm Trimmers?
Arm trimmers are accessories for the arms that are similar to waist trimmers. You wear a waist trimmer around your waist to encourage fat loss through sweating. Arm trimmers have the same effect on the arms. They fasten around the upper arms and heat up the skin.
How Are Arm Trimmers Supposed To Work?
Arm trimmers work by compressing the arms to make them look slimmer. They are also supposed to help burn more calories, minimize arm sagginess and improve muscle tone. Although some people say that arm trimmers are very effective, others experience no improvement from their use. Also, any improvement noticed in the arms after using arm trimmers is only temporary. Dieting and carrying out regular arm exercises while wearing arm trimmers may help to boost the result. However, it’s unlikely to help to any great extent.
What Does Arm Liposuction Involve?
Arm liposuction is an effective procedure to improve the appearance of the upper arms. It involves making tiny incisions in the upper arm. The surgeon passes the cannula or tube through those incisions. They then use the cannula to break up the fat cells so they can suction them out.
Standard arm liposuction only treats the underhang of the arm. That means the surgeon only removes a small percentage of excess fat. The Celebrity Arms Procedure is far more impressive. This procedure treats not only the underhang but the top and sides of the arm as well. The surgeon also treats the shoulder for maximum fat removal. The result is a very complete slimming effect with excellent skin tightening too.
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Are The Results Of Arm Liposuction Long-Lasting?
If you undergo arm liposuction, you can expect the results to last for a long time. However, you can only maintain your result if you commit to a healthy lifestyle in the long term. You need to stick to a healthy diet and exercise regularly after liposuction surgery. If you fail to do this, you can gain weight. Your arms may get larger, and it will negate the outcome of your surgery. You may then require another procedure to restore your slim, contoured arms.
Where Can I Learn More About Whether Arm Liposuction Could Help Me?
A good candidate for arm lipo will have excess fat on their upper arms and good skin tone. They will be at or around their ideal weight and be in good health overall. A good candidate will have realistic expectations and be prepared to take their surgeon’s advice.
You can find out more about whether you’re a good candidate for arm lipo by contacting ArtLipo. Dr. Su at ArtLipo is a liposuction specialist and can arrange a consultation for you.
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.