You may have lost a lot of weight and that’s left you with loose skin on the top part of your arm. Or you may have noticed that the sagging has worsened as you’ve got older. Whatever the reason for excess skin and fat on your upper arms, you could find that no amount of working out will shift it.
Feeling self-conscious about how this area moves and jiggles, and how it looks generally, can mean that you avoid sleeveless tops, choose your clothes carefully and aren’t happy with how you look generally. And that can grind you down.
If this sounds a bit like you, you’ve possibly thought about having a procedure to smooth, tighten and streamline your upper arms. But it can be difficult to know whether an arm lift (also known as brachioplasty) is the right thing to do, or to have liposuction instead – so read on for some hints and tips.
Arm lift – gets rid of excess skin and fat deposits
This procedure is commonly carried out on people who have lost a significant amount of weight, whether through dieting or weight loss surgery. Sagging skin can also be caused by genetics and the aging process.
During the procedure, which is performed under general anaesthetic, excess drooping skin is tightened and the underlying tissue is smoothed. The remaining tissue is lifted and tightened, and if necessary liposuction can also be used to remove excess fat. The incisions are then closed.
After surgery, fat deposits in the upper arm are reduced and the shape of the upper arm following surgery is more defined.
Liposuction – gets rid of fat, but not loose skin
If you’re looking for the best treatment for shifting stubborn fat in the upper arms, then look at liposuction. If you’re at, or near your goal weight, this procedure can sculpt and shape areas that you’re unhappy with and remove pockets of fat that exercise and diet can’t budge.
This type of cosmetic surgery uses motion and suction to remove areas of fat from the body permanently. That means that you could be able to wear types of clothing that you’ve been avoiding and help you achieve the arm shape that you want.
Bear in mind, though, that liposuction isn’t a weight loss treatment. It’s not an alternative to a healthy diet – once the fat cells are removed they’re gone permanently, but other fat cells will remain and be able to store fat.
How to know for sure which procedure’s right for you
Christine Mozzamdar, Clinical Services Advisor at Klinikal, says, “The easiest way to know for sure which surgery is most likely to work for you is to have a consultation with your surgeon. They’ll assess your needs and give you the information you need to make an informed choice about what you do next.”
Find out which procedure would be most likely to bring you the results you want – get in touch with us here.
