There is a common misconception that every cosmetic surgeon is an arm liposuction specialist. Yet this is not the case at all. Cosmetic surgeons often specialize in one particular area. However, not all of them will specialize in liposuction, much less lipo of the arms. In fact, arm liposuction is an especially challenging field for surgeons. Some surgeons find it tricky to treat the upper arm area with liposuction due to its curve. In the wrong hands, the results of arm lipo can be less than impressive. Patients may find that the overall outcome shows little improvement in their appearance. Worse, some find that they have unwanted lumps and bumps or sagging skin. It is so important to find a specialist in the field if you want to undergo arm liposuction.
Some Cosmetic Surgeons Don’t Treat The Arms
Many cosmetic surgeons still refuse to treat their patients’ arms with liposuction. At one time, surgeons were unwilling to treat the arms due to their complexity. The 360-degree curve plus the fibrous nature of the tissues makes the arm challenging to treat. When surgeons do treat the upper arm, they often only treat the underhang. Yet this is rarely entirely effective. When a patient has large arms, the fat usually encompasses the entire circumference of the arm. Yes, they may have a fatty underhang. Usually, there is fat on the sides and top of the arm too. Traditionally, surgeons would not treat those areas of fat, which can lead to an uneven or disproportionate outcome. It is also likely to leave the patient with arms that aren’t as slim as they would like.
What Makes Arm Liposuction Specialists Different?
Arm liposuction specialists have spent years honing their skills and learning how best to treat the arms. Instead of only treating the underhang of the arm, they treat the entire circumference of the arm and shoulder. Treating the circumference of the arm ensures a very complete and beautiful result. The surgeon removes the maximum amount of fat to reveal the muscle tone, which gives the patient the slim and attractive arms they’ve always wanted. Unfortunately, there are not many arm liposuction specialists to choose from. You need to do your research well so you can make a well-informed choice for a great surgeon.
ArtLipo’s Celebrity Arms Technique
Here at ArtLipo, Dr. Su is our specialist in the field of liposuction. He specializes in treating the arms and he’s the pioneer of the Celebrity Arms Technique. This lipo method is highly effective and produces impressive results. Dr. Su treats the whole arm using 360 lipo, including the shoulder area. During the procedure, he asks patients to tense their muscles and move their arms into different positions. That way, he can remove as much fat as possible from the area. You only need to look at our gallery to see how impressive the outcomes can be. If you’re ready to improve the appearance of your arms and need an arm liposuction specialist, contact our team 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.
