Plastics on arms

The short answer to your question - yes, you are always going to have a scar.  It's impossible to cut into the human body and not leave some sort of scar.  How noticable your scar is depends on not just the placement, but also how you heal.

Take a look at some of the scraps you got as a kid - I still have some scars on my knees from falling while running, I have a scar on my eyelid from falling into the corner of a coffee table; as an adult I have a couple other scars too.  

The one that is most exposed because of its location is on my upper chest and it was from the lead of a Holter monitor - so think a circle shaped scar (how it got there is another story).  The day of my second surgery which involved my bl/ba my PS is marking me up.  The nurse observing asked me about the scar.  He looked stopped what he was doing and said "I'm surprised I didn't notice that."  

All of the scars I have (not counting the ones from plastic surgery) are very light and hardly noticable.  I expect the scars from plastic surgery to heal just the same.

As for showing off your arms - If you work out, people will notice your muscle definition more than anything else.  At least that is my experience.

scars or skin, what would u rather have. I prefer the scars they do lighten up. it is a matter of preference
Susan

My PS said the same things as someone else mentioned, there is really no way to make the arm scar look pretty, I will have to choose loose ugly skin or large scar! But hey I am really thinking I will take the scar!

For me the swap was a large batwing of skin flopping around that anyone from across a room could tell was there, for a scar that someone has to get pretty close up to even see.   My scar separated a bit so I will have it revised but I am so happy that I choose to swap the wings for the scars.   That's just me though.  My placement is great too as I cannot really see them.  You can only see them from behind so I'm not bothered by them at all. LOL

I get compliments on my arms all the time so the overall definition they got from this procedure was worth having the scars.  Best of luck in making your choice.

Scars beat saggy flappy skin every time.  They fade and are not that bad.  I'm so thankful I had my arms done.  Now I just have to save up for the rest!!

Laura