Bingo wings are a common and frustrating problem that many older women experience. They form as loose areas of skin and excess fat on the upper arm wobble when the arm is shaken or lifted.
They can cause a lot of embarrassment and affect self-confidence – in fact, in one study three out of four women said they were unhappy with the appearance of their arms. However, there are excellent treatments available that can help.
WHAT CAUSES BINGO WINGS?
Bingo wings can be caused by extreme weight loss, poor muscle mass or genetics but are also commonly associated with the natural ageing process. They are a result of excess fatty tissue (or a lack of msucle mass) that stretches the skin, but there are treatments available to minimise the appearance of bingo wings.
Also, once you reach the age of 30, your muscle mass starts to decline. Without exercising to build-up muscle mass, your body will start to lose its tone. In the upper arms, the skin can sag due to a lack of muscle mass to hold up the tissue.
WHY DO WOMEN GET BINGO WINGS MORE THAN MEN?
The reason bingo wings are more prevalent in women is down to hormones. Stress and hormonal changes make women more prone to developing fat in certain areas of the body. Men also tend to do more weight training on the upper body than women. This combination of factors make bingo wings a lot more common in women than in men.
ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES: Liposuction and Arm Lift
NON SURGICAL AND SURGICAL TREATMENTS OPTIONS FOR BINGO WINGS ARE LISTED BELOW AND ARE CARRIED OUT BY RENOWNED CLINICIANS.
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TREATMENT OPTION: LIPOSUCTION
Lipo isn’t just for the body. Liposuction, or fat removal surgery, is also known as liposculpture or lipoplasty. Essentially liposuction is the targeted removal of fatty deposits with the use of cannulae and a vacuum. It can be performed on men and women and virtually anywhere on the body.
Common areas for liposuction include the abdomen, hips, flanks, inner and outer thighs, knees and it is also an effective treatment for bingo wings.
Discover our liposuction proceduresTREATMENT OPTION: ARM LIFT
Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, is a surgical procedure that reduces the circumference of the upper arms and removes excess lax skin.
The arm lift surgery targets what is often referred to as ‘bingo wings’ and is usually performed in conjunction with liposuction to improve the overall contours of the arms. This surgery is suitable for men and women and is often performed on patients at our London clinic who have experienced sudden weight fluctuations.
Discover our arm lift proceduresTREATMENT OPTION: EXILIS ULTRA
Exilis Ultra 360 is an award-winning, FDA-approved treatment for tightening the skin and reducing stubborn fat deposits located on the arms, chest, stomach, thighs, calves, back and bra fat and is highly effective for eradicating bingo wings.
Exilis Ultra 360 can also noticeably improve the appearance of fine lines and sagging skin on the face and neck.
RF energy breaks up the fat cells which are then flushed out through the body’s lymphatic system, so fat is permanently removed. The RF energy also stimulates collagen fibres, so the skin is tightened and toned.
Discover our Exilis Ultra treatmentTREATMENT OPTION: EMSCULPT NEO
Burn fat and build muscle with EMSCULPT® NEO, an innovative and non-invasive body contouring procedure. EMSCULPT combines two different energies to simultaneously eliminate fat and build muscle tone without any downtime.
Over several sessions, it’s possible to visibly reduce fat by up to 30% and develop muscle mass by up to 25%.
EMSCULPT NEO can tone up the arms, thighs, calves, buttocks or stomach.
Discover our Exilis Ultra treatmentTREATMENT OPTION: MICRO-LIPOSUCTION
Micro-liposuction (aka MicroLipo or micro-lipo) removes localised fat deposits very precisely using tiny cannulas — much smaller in size than traditional liposuction. These micro cannulas can be as small as 2mm in diameter.
Micro-liposuction is perfect for those awkward little areas of fat you just can’t seem to shift, such as the fat under your chin or on your face, cheeks, thighs or belly pooch.
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