Cairo Plastic Clinic 

Body contouring after major                               weight loss reduces the excess skin and fat that is left behind from the expansion of skin, loss of fat and lack of tissue elasticity that often occurs after a major weight loss. This sagging skin commonly develops around the arms and elbow making your body appear irregular and misshapen.

If you have undergone dramatic weight loss either through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, and you are at your optimum weight loss goal, you may choose to have this procedure.

Am I a good candidate for the surgery?

Your visit with Dr. Wilson will determine if you are a good candidate. In general, the following are guidelines for body contouring after massive weight loss.

• Adults whose weight loss has stabilized
• Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that could impair healing.
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what body contouring can accomplish.
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness.





What should I expect from my consultation?

During your consultation, you will learn about the surgery, its limitations and risks, and discuss your needs and concerns.  Dr. Wilson will examine your body and will consider such factors as the quality of your skin tone and the contour of your body. He will explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for you. You may also schedule an additional consultation to view computer imaging so that you can visualize the results of the surgical technique specifically designed for you.

You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received including previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.



How is the surgery performed?

There are many types of arm lifts that can be performed. Elements that will influence the decision include your body habitus, amount of redundant skin and adipose tissue that you have in your arm and elbow region. The medial arm lift will lift and tighten the sagging skin of the inner arm. Incisions are usually placed in the hidden aspect of the arm. If the skin laxity is not excessive, an arm-pit lift can be done,  and incisions are placed along the arm pit  in the most hidden area of the arm.

Axillary Arm Lift, and  Laser Liposuction

This 18 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms after massive weight loss following a sleeve gastrectomy.  An axillary arm lift and laser liposuction were performed. Note the invisible scar in the armpit and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.



This 36 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  A medial arm lift and vaser liposuction of her elbow region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.

And after the Lift:

This 32 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  An axillary arm lift and Laser liposuction of her elbow region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.



This 62 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  An axillary arm lift and Vaser liposuction of her elbow region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm pit and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.



And After the surgery

This 46 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  A medial arm lift and laser liposuction of her elbow region were performed. Note the toned skin of her arm and elbow, and amount of skin and fat removed.

And amount of skin and fat removed:

And result 2 weeks after the Surgery:

Arm Mini-Lift: This 37 year old female had excess fat and redundant skin in the arm.  Vaser Liposuction, recontouring of the arm and mini-arm lift  were performed through an invisible scar in the arm-pit.



Medial Arm Lift, and  Laser Liposuction

This 44 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms following massive weight loss after a sleeve gastrectomy.  A medial arm lift and Laser liposuction  were performed. Note the toned skin of her arm and elbow. 

 And after the lift, with an invisible scar in the back of the arm: Right Arm front and Back:

This 46 year old patient had an arm lift at another Clinic, but scar was placed in a wrong site and was very ugly. Furthermore, the lift was inadequate.  A revision arm lift and scar revision by Dr Wilson  were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.

And after the Revision of the Arm Lift and Scar repositioning in an invisible site.

Medial Arm Lift, and  Vaser Liposuction This 48 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms following a sleeve gastrectomy procedure.  A medial arm lift and Vaser liposuction  were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.



And After the Arm Lift Surgery

And resulting hidden scar

Medial Arm Lift, and  Laser Liposuction This 24 year old patient desired arm contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  A medial arm lift and Laser liposuction  were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.

After the procedure:

Arm Liposuction: This 46 year old female had excess fat and redundant skin in the arm. Laser Liposuction and excess skin excision were performed through an invisible scar in the arm-pit.

Medial Arm Lift, and  Intrajet Liposuction This 71 year old patient desired arm lifting to remove the excess skin and fat from her arms.  A medial arm lift and Intrajet liposuction  were performed. Note the early postoperative result after 4 days, with the almost invisible scar in the arm and the toned skin of her arm and elbow.

And 4 days after the procedure:

Arm Mini-Lift: This 56 year old female had excess fat and redundant skin in the arm. She also had uneven arms due to previous scarring. Laser Liposuction, recontouring of the arm and mini-arm lift were performed through an invisible scar in the arm-pit.