Is Upper Arm Liposuction As Effective As Brachioplasty?

To understand if upper arm liposuction is as effective as
brachioplasty it is first necessary to understand the difference
between the two procedures. Liposuction is usually used to remove
excess fat from the upper arm area, whereas a Brachioplasty is a more
extensive surgical procedure that not only removes fat, but also
removes loose saggy skin.Some individuals are simply born with heavy
upper arms, or they have developed chunkier upper arms as they got
older. But that often isn't the end of the story. For some people
their upper arm skin can become loose and flabby, so they can end up
having to deal with two separate problems with their upper arms -
extra fat and loose, flabby skin.When your arms are carrying extra
weight, this can make a woman look quite out of proportion. Clothes
shopping can be a nightmare. Women can end up covering their arms, as
t-shirts and short-sleeved tops can make the wearer feel even more
self-conscious. This can be made worse if t that 'bat wing' look
feared by most women above a certain age has developed.So how can you
tell if you are a suitable candidate for liposuction, or if you need a
full brachioplasty to put you right? Usually the answer to that
depends on the amount of excess skin you have on your upper arms.If
your arms are chunky but the skin still has good elasticity, you are
probably a good candidate for upper arm liposuction only. This is
because if your skin has good elasticity, once the fat has been
suctioned out, the skin should shrink back to accommodate the new
shape - with a little help from a special compression garment you will
need to wear for a few weeks afterwards.If you fall into the other
category whereby you have extra fat as well as loose, flabby skin, the
'fix' will more likely be a full brachioplasty procedure. You will
have some scarring from this, usually located on the inner arms and
armpits.As for the after effects - as liposuction is a more minor
procedure than brachioplasty, the recovery time for lipo will be
shorter. With both procedures compression garments are usually worn
for a few weeks to ensure that the results stay put as they are meant
to.But there's one thing for sure, whether upper arm liposuction or
brachioplasty is the right option for you, the satisfaction you will
experience when you can shop for clothes you couldn't wear before will
be well worth it!