While thinking about arm liposuction, I went to a lot of consultations. The place I liked least while going around was a hospital that felt too much like advertising. I went in for a consultation, but instead of listening to my concerns, they just kept recommending the same fixed surgery, or the place that made it feel like they were processing people like a factory. Honestly, I did not want to go back. The places that pushed hard during the consultation were also stressful.
Even when I looked at reviews, there were posts that felt too much like ads. Reviews that only said it was definitely good, or that emphasized before-and-after photos too much, actually made me trust them less.
The biggest change after surgery was something I really noticed about a month later. As the swelling slowly went down, I started to see the flesh that used to bulge out to the side becoming more organized. I noticed it when I looked in the mirror, and I could feel that the fit of my clothes had changed too.
The size went down by about 5 cm around the circumference. The number mattered, but personally I was more satisfied with the change in line. Especially the back of my arm and the side profile felt more refined than before.
The new thing I started doing after surgery was wearing clothes that show the arm line. Before, I was so conscious of my arms that I naturally only looked for clothes that would cover them, but these days I wear sleeveless and short-sleeved clothes much more comfortably than before. I started this because of wedding prep and the dress, but I think the satisfaction carries over into everyday life too.
My arms still are not completely thin, but the stress I used to feel because of my arms has decreased a lot, and the biggest satisfaction is that I have more options when choosing clothes.