Arm Liposuction
To trim, thin, and shrink large arms, either liposuction, surgical removal of excess skin and fat, or some combination of these approaches is recommended. If skin elasticity is good and the upper arms are simply more bulky than desired, liposuction alone may provide a good result. If there is loose or hanging skin, this skin should be removed so remaining skin can be tightened around a smaller arm. Important technical details include evenly and naturally tapering the final shape, and hiding the location and minimizing size of the scar. To this end, careful pre-surgical planning is important, and close follow up with Dr. Laverson. For all patients, we recommend a specialized program of post surgical compression wear, skin taping, and topical applications to soften and contain scar.