Question:
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I am beginning to get "bat wings", and I am wondering if there is any kind of support garment that can be worn on the upper arms, under clothing, to help contain this problem until I can have surgery.... LW    — Lesli W. (posted on September 27, 2004)

September 27, 2004
I am sorry but support garments are not going to fix bat wings. They may temporarily cause the skin to constrict for a short time. The skin in that area has been stretched for too long and it will not shrink back. Think of it as a rubber band that has been stretched so many times that it does not go back to its original shape. You have stretched the skin beyond it capacity to shrink back to normal. That is the problem with any skin on your body that has been stretched for too long, it hangs there after you loose the fat under it. Now, depending on your age and how long you have been obese are factors also and of course genetics. Only a doctor can really tell you what your prospects are for not having too much loose skin. Sorry that I do not have better news for you.
   — ChristineB

September 27, 2004
There is a garment that baseball players wear under their uniforms and football players for that matter. It is a very tight shirt (spandex type fabric) you can get it in short sleeves or long you can buy it at most athletic type stores...it works wonders. Good luck til you can have your surgery! Sabrina
   — Sabrina Plunkett

September 28, 2004
Hi Lesli, I just had my bat wings removed. I did get a suggestion from my plastic surgeon which worked until I had surgery - use a cut off panty hose. Get a small size, cut off the toes and knee and use the "sleeve" that you have created. I also used it post op per my PS surgeons direction. It worked great and you can get a color which comes close to your skin tone. Best wishes, Maggie B.
   — M B.