Many women who suffer from big arms wonder if they could be a good candidate for arm liposuction. The good news is a lot of them will be eligible for this effective surgery. Yet, in some cases, arm lipo may not be the right choice. Here, we look at three reasons why this procedure could be a poor option for you.
- Your BMI Is Too High
It’s fair to say that BMI (or Body Mass Index) isn’t the most accurate way of assessing an individual’s weight. Yet, it still has a role to play when it comes to making decisions about surgery. If your BMI is too high, surgery of any kind, including liposuction, may not be a good idea. The risk of complications following surgery will increase if your BMI is too high. Furthermore, if you are too overweight, the results of your procedure will not be as good as you hoped. When it comes to any form of liposuction, doctors do not recommend someone to be more than 30 pounds over her ideal body weight. This is because liposuction isn’t a weight-loss procedure. If you are too overweight, it’s best to lose a few pounds before having arm lipo. This will ensure the outcome is as flawless as you desire.
- You Have Medical Issues
Before having arm lipo, your surgeon will need to be sure that you’re in good physical health. Although you’ll be awake during the procedure, you still need to be healthy and relatively fit. Otherwise, you may not recover well from the procedure and could suffer from complications. It’s very important to tell your surgeon about any pre-existing conditions at your consultation. This will allow him or her to make a well-informed choice about whether you’re a good candidate for surgery. If you have certain conditions, lipo isn’t a good option for you. If you suffer from immunodeficiency disorders, excessive bleeding, DVT, pulmonary emboli, or cardiac arrhythmia, you may be unsuitable for liposuction. Your surgeon will be able to advise you as to your suitability at your first consultation.
- You’re Not Ready to Make Long-Term Lifestyle Changes
Liposuction produces long-lasting results, but you must be ready to live a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life. To ensure the outcome remains flawless, you’ll need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly in the long term. If you aren’t ready to make this commitment, then lipo isn’t for you. Although the surgery permanently removes fat cells, you could still regain fat elsewhere without a healthy lifestyle. This could leave you needing further surgery in the future.
Is Arm Lipo for Me?
A skilled surgeon can carry out arm lipo on a wide range of candidates. Even if you have quite a large bat wing or some skin laxity, you may still be a candidate. Thanks to Dr. Su’s Celebrity Arms technique, more patients than ever benefit from arm liposuction. Contact the Artlipo team today to find out more about whether arm lipo could be a good choice 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.
