Question:
How are you dealing with flabby arms and thighs?

I am down 110 pounds. I'm planning on a hernia repair & TT in October (Yipee) My thighs and arms are pretty baggy saggy and I am curious how others have dealt with this. The surgeries for arms and legs look very painful and seem to leave considerable scars. I live in Massachusetts and would love to find a plastic surgeon that has successfully addressed arms and legs. Any suggestions or feedback?    — Barbara M. (posted on July 30, 2003)

July 30, 2003
How am I dealing with flabby arms? Long Sleeves! LOL. Actually since I had this surgery last summer, I'm cold most of the time anyway. I use to always be hot. As for flabby thighs - laughter works well. I also lift weights but I'm thinking of upping the poundage and maybe trying steriods so I can really bulk up - maybe that will fill up the loose skin. Sigh, I need to wait 12 - 18 months till I have enough time off for more surgery and then it will be what ever the insurance will pay. Good luck.
   — Sunny S.

July 30, 2003
I read in the Q & A a couple of weeks ago about a modified brachioplasty. The brachioplasty is the plastic surgery for flabby arms. This new surgery leaves an anchor-size scar in your underarm instead of a long scar down the length of your upper arm. If/when I think of plastic surgery I will check out this procedure. I've also heard from this website that the brachioplasty isn't really that painful. Do a search for modified brachioplasty for more info. As far as dealing with my flabby arms and legs, I stay far away from sleeveless shirts and cup sleeves and those short shorts.
   — Kristen S.

July 30, 2003
Short-term, I keep reminding myself that the sharpei look is better than the obese look. After all, people don't discriminate against me for loose skin on my arms and thighs. lol. In terms of clothes, I'll frequently dress in layers on top. For example, an open shirt over a sleeveless top in the summer. If I get too hot, off comes the shirt. But, otherwise, I keep the shirt on. I wear shorts with a cuff, so that my thighs aren't quite so disproportionate looking. However, long term, I'm planning on plastic surgery.
   — Kathy J.

July 31, 2003
I just had my arms lifted (brachioplasty) 20 days ago. It was virtually pain-free as long as I took my Vicodin on a regular basis. Yes the scars are long, but you don't see them unless you raise your arms. I love my new arms!
   — Lynette B.