Sagging arms can have several causes. Aging, weight fluctuations, or genetics could all be to blame. Yet, whatever the source of the problem, nothing is appealing about batwings. Often, the recommended remedy is to exercise more and eat a healthier diet. However, naturally spot reducing areas of fat is impossible. Even though the rest of your body may be slim, your arms may stubbornly resist change. This guide to arm liposuction will help you to decide if this is the solution you’ve been looking for.
What Is Arm Liposuction?
Although most people have heard of liposuction, they may not have associated it with the arms. This procedure is most associated with the stomach and thighs. In fact, many surgeons won’t offer arm lipo because of the complexity of the surgery. It takes expertise, skill, and experience to sculpt this challenging area of the body. However, in the right hands, lipo of the arms is possible. And it can produce excellent results.
Arm lipo involves making small incisions in the upper arm area through which a surgeon inserts narrow cannulas. These cannulas suck out the excess fat. The surgeon can then sculpt the upper arm. The result is a slimmer, more toned arm that has excellent definition.
Why Should I Have Lipo of the Arms?
If you have excess fat forming batwings on your upper arms, lipo could be for you. Some reasons why women want arm lipo include:
- To eliminate excess fat on the upper arms to achieve a younger appearance.
- To make the arms slimmer to compliment overall weight loss.
- To boost their confidence when wearing sleeveless outfits.
- To achieve a better upper arm shape that they cannot achieve through exercise and diet alone.
Would I Be A Good Candidate for This Treatment?
Many women are excellent candidates for arm liposuction. Your surgeon will want to know that you have:
- Good health with no medical conditions to slow down the healing process.
- A bodyweight that is close to or at the ideal.
- Excess upper arm fat.
- Good skin elasticity.
- Realistic expectations of the outcome.
- A willingness to continue maintaining the result through healthy eating and exercise.
What Will Happen During My Consultation?
If you arrange a consultation with the Artlipo team, you will have the opportunity to discuss your issues in full. Your surgeon will give you an examination and find out more about your medical background. He or she will ask about your lifestyle and your habits, such as whether you smoke. He or she will also check that you are close to your ideal bodyweight. The surgeon will be able to give you helpful information and advice. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you may have.
How Is Arm Lipo Carried Out?
When you have arm liposuction, your surgeon will use a local anesthetic. You will not experience any pain, but you’ll be conscious throughout the procedure. Your surgeon will ask you to move during the surgery and to tense the muscles of your arms. This will allow him or her to remove the maximum amount of fat. It will also enable the surgeon to achieve the closest sculpting effect.
What Will My Recovery Be Like?
Since your surgeon will perform your arm liposuction under a local anesthetic, you’ll be able to go home the same day. It would be a good idea to have someone around to help you out. You’ll need to take it easy for a few days. You’ll also need to wear the compression garments your surgeon gave you. You should expect to see some bruising and swelling. This will reduce over time, but it may be several weeks or months before you see the final result. You may also experience some pain, but your surgeon may prescribe you painkillers. This should make the discomfort manageable. You’ll be able to return to light activity within a couple of days. You should avoid any strenuous exercise until your surgeon gives you the green light, though.
How Can I Maintain the Results of My Arm Lipo?
Although the procedure has permanently removed the fat, you will still need to maintain the result. You’ll need to commit to a long-term healthy diet and exercise regime. If you fail to do this, the fat may return. While it may not return to your upper arms, it may return elsewhere on the body. This could result in a disproportionate appearance.
Arranging Your Arm Liposuction
Now that you’ve read this guide to arm liposuction, you’ll know what to expect from the procedure. If you’re ready to find out whether you’d be a good candidate, contact Artlipo today. We can answer your questions and give you all the advice you need. We can also arrange your first consultation to discuss your upper arm issues. We look forward to helping you to get the Celebrity Arms you’ve always dreamed of.
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.
