I have recently lost 40 pounds and everyone is noticing my bat wings They are huggggggge!!!!! I am thinking about having lipo for them (after I get to my goal weight). Has anyone had this surgery brachioplasty? It is basically lipo for your arms. Any input? Thanks!

I have recently lost 40 pounds and everyone is noticing my bat wings They are huggggggge!!!!! I am thinking about having lipo for them (after I get to my goal weight). Has anyone had this surgery brachioplasty? It is basically lipo for your arms. Any input? Thanks!

You are very young, your skin still has a lot of elasticity to it. The bat wings will go away with excersise and time. I personally think that your bat wings are temporary, those scars from the operation are not! They are ugly and long, but that my opinion. I would never have it, lots of ladies do! Good luck on your decision. Karen

Brachioplasty isn't liposuction of the arms, they remove the excess skin. Arm liposuction only works if you have minimally stretched skin that is just more so full of fat. Lipo doesn't help tighten your arms back up, only a nip and tuck will do that.

I've never had one though I planned on it. My arms didn't look the best but after seriously heavy weight training, my arms look just fine.

So Reverie if I was to do serious weight training it would improve the bat wings. How if the skin is just hanging there.?

I am very happy with my brachioplasty...I had major batwings and despite working out 3 times a week the hanging skin wasn't going anywhere!!!!

Mimi

So Reverie if I was to do serious weight training it would improve the bat wings. How if the skin is just hanging there.?

It differs per person. Mine weren't that bad. They were a little "flabby" but my skin was never sagging to the point of really needing surgery.

Most plastic surgeons want you at your goal weight for 6 months before even a consultation. Your skin can change so much even after losing weight. I have a feeling I'll have some wicked bat wings... But who knows? I'm young(ish), I'm working out and making sure I drink tons of water... Hopefully those things play in my favor :-)

Mimilou did you have any other procedures done ?

Eyelids, boobs, and tummy, along with arms. And none of them hurt the way my current bunionectomy hurts!!!!!

There is something to be said for waiting a few minutes longer...I didn't wait and ended up losing more weight. There is always some PS out there waiting to take your money!!!!

Mimi

Hi there, did you arm ever firm up?