ARM CONTOURING IN FORT COLLINS
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- Brachioplasty, which combines surgical skin excision with RF tightening and liposuction, is the most complete correction.
- RFAL or J Plasma plus liposuction is a good solution for those needing moderate correction, and for patients hoping to avoid a long incision.
- Halo resurfacing, IPL for pigmentation, and microneedling with DefenAge offer improvement for skin quality in the upper and lower arms and hands.
Arm contouring, also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape and tone the upper arms by removing excess skin and fat. Factors like weight loss, aging, or genetics can lead to sagging skin that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, often causing discomfort or self-consciousness. At Plastic Surgical Associates, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Diane Duncan offers customized arm contouring in Fort Collins to help patients achieve smoother, more defined arms. Serving Northern Colorado, including Loveland, Windsor, and Greeley, Dr. Duncan helps restore confidence so you can feel comfortable wearing sleeveless clothing and showing off your toned results.
REAL PATIENT STORY
This 67-year-old was very fit but found that no amount of diet and exercise could improve her large and flabby upper arms. Because she had disproportionately large upper arms with quite a bit of excess skin, she opted for surgical skin excision combined with liposuction and RF assisted skin tightening.
Why Choose Us?
When it comes to your aesthetic journey, choosing the right provider makes all the difference. Plastic Surgical Associates is dedicated to meeting your unique needs, whether you're seeking minor or major aesthetic transformations, addressing specific health concerns, or looking to enhance your overall well-being. Our Fort Collins plastic surgery center offers tailored solutions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your care. Experience personalized services that align with your individual goals and contribute to a more vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Why Patients Trust Us!
Skilled & Experienced Team
Led by a board-certified surgeon with over 30 years of experience and specialized staff trained in advanced aesthetic techniques, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every procedure.
Attentive & Compassionate Care
We take the time to listen, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and confident every step of the way.
Cutting-Edge Techniques
Dr. Duncan has developed proprietary techniques including the PERKYLIFT™, with over 350 successful cases and ongoing clinical research to continually refine and enhance results.
Proven Patient Satisfaction
Join hundreds of satisfied patients who've achieved natural, beautiful results at our Fort Collins center, with many returning for additional procedures and referring friends and family.
I’d like to fix my arms but I don’t want a long scar that will show in sleeveless clothing.
If the amount your skin needs to shrink is about 30% or less, Dr. Duncan may be able to treat you with radiofrequency-assisted liposuction and skin tightening in Fort Collins. She is internationally known for this procedure and was recently on an ASPS panel as the minimally invasive expert. During your consultation, she will measure the amount of pendulosity of your skin and will assess the ability of your soft tissue to contract without cutting out any skin. Down time is minimal with this procedure; you will need to wear a compression garment, but you may return to work within 48 hours.
What about my arm skin quality? I spent time in the sun when I was younger, now the skin is wrinkly and discolored.
Dr. Duncan has pioneered a treatment utilizing microneedling plus topical dermaceuticals that gives a remarkable result. Three treatments, one month apart, are needed to optimize the outcome. The use of thermal devices such as Halo or RF needling can create even more improvement. Downtime ranges from an hour to a day. Treatment of brown spots with our favorite IPL device can create a smoother tone to pigmented, sun-damaged skin. If your goal is to be able to show your arms in clothing, these options are helpful and cost-effective.
Recovery time and results. How to choose a procedure.
Brachioplasty, or arm contouring, is needed if you have 2 inches or more of pendulous hanging skin with your arm extended. This procedure involves removing extra skin. It leaves a carefully placed scar that is hard to see unless your arm is lifted overhead. This procedure gives the best correction, especially in patients who have had massive weight loss. Recovery is about a week, but we recommend wearing a compression garment for several weeks to minimize scarring.
RF-assisted liposuction in Fort Collins utilizes the Inmode BodyTite device or J Plasma, or a combination. It is chosen if pendulous skin measures two inches or less. In this procedure, tumescent fluid is infused, and some liposuction is performed. Dr. Duncan uses a circumferential technique to tighten the skin around the entire arm. This helps to avoid wrinkly skin at the base of the arm. A compression garment is worn for several weeks, but patients can return to work within a couple of days.
Why would regular liposuction not work since it costs less?
Dr. Duncan has studied different liposuction techniques and how well they tighten skin over time. Traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) typically leads to about 8% skin tightening one year after surgery. Laser-assisted liposuction does a bit better, with about 13–17% improvement. But she prefers to use radiofrequency-assisted liposuction because it provides the most noticeable results—up to 36% skin tightening after one year. For most patients, a minor improvement isn’t enough, so she chooses the method that delivers the most effective skin-firming results.