If your New Year’s resolution is a slimmer, more confident silhouette, Dr. Vicki Belo has the key to achieving “Barbie Arms.”
The new year is coming, and with it comes the opportunity to reinvent yourself. If one of your resolutions is to shed some stubborn fat and achieve a more sculpted look (without committing to endless hours at the gym), there’s a quicker, more efficient way to make it happen. MEGA caught up with Dr. Vicki Belo to spill it all on the coveted “Barbie Arms,” and how a fresh, sculpted look can kickstart your new year without breaking a sweat.
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What are “Barbie Arms”?
For decades, Barbie has stood as the image of slim, toned, and poised. Her bent, extremely slim arms have been particularly emblematic—a coveted feature by many. But while today’s world has rightfully grown body-positive, it’s no sin to enhance certain features, like achieving sleek, defined arms inspired by the plastic muse herself.
“As far as I know, this started as a trend in the gay community,” Dr. Vicki Belo of the Belo Medical Group shared with MEGA. “Because the male anatomy tends to have more bulk and more muscle, we needed to find a way to slim down the arm, addressing both the muscle and the fat. But nowadays, everyone seeks the ‘Barbie Arms’ treatment.”
There are multiple reasons for this—for a boost of confidence, a quick fix, or to counter unbalanced diets that come with extra hormones, as Dr. Belo says. Whatever it is, selective fat reduction—contrary to what gym junkies may think—is possible.
How Does It Work?
Dr. Belo breaks down the fat-reducing process in simple terms. According to her, it involves two things: the fat and the muscle.
The first step is to melt the fat. “The number one treatment that I recommend is to get liposuction,” she shared as she continued to highlight its ability to strategically target and remove fat cells. “My favorite part of the body to do lipo on is the arms. It takes a certain level of artistry to sculpt and shape the arms and wings to match and flatter a person’s body type.” What sets Belo apart is their attention to detail—not just targeting the arms but the “wings,” too, making sure everything looks flawless from every angle.
When liposuction isn’t an option, Dr. Belo has alternatives. One is the V-Contour Ultra, a plant-based injectable that dissolves fat. “Once that fat is broken down, I would like to have the patient do Onda Coolwaves, which uses microwave energy to help burn and flush the fat out,” she explained.
Once the fat is gone, loose skin can happen, so she suggests Thermage FLX Body or Virtue RF Microneedling to tighten things up. The process might sound like a lot, but at a trusted clinic like Belo, you can leave the worrying to the experts. “Yes, you can still use your arms, of course!” Dr. Belo reassures.
How Do You Know If You Need One?
It all starts with understanding your body, particularly the fat, muscle, and loose skin. Next comes the big question: where’s the fat? According to Dr. Vicki Belo, if it rests under the skin, you’re a candidate for liposuction. If it’s under the muscle, her team recommends a weight loss regimen, because liposuction can’t target that.
It also varies per gender. “Most (80%) of women tend to have fat under the skin, while 50% of men have their fat stored under the muscle,” she explained.
Results, as per Dr. Belo, also depend on obedience. Liposuction is a one-time deal that—when fat is sucked out—takes more weight gain to see the area liposuctioned grow again. “Machines and injectables can only really work if your patient stays consistent with the treatment plan,” Dr. Belo stated. “They must come every other week to do their next session and, most importantly, maintain the fat they lost because weight gain continues.”
Being this meticulous is an art. “I always say, ‘My patient is my canvas, and my cannula is my brush,’” Dr. Belo said. Precision, good discernment, and a tailored approach honed by Belo’s roster of doctors ensure that each one’s unique needs are met.
What are the Misconceptions?
Misconceptions linger. Some think it’s permanent and a little too perennial for their liking, but follow-up sessions are needed to maintain the effects. Another misconception is that it’s a hall pass to eat whatever you want. “That’s not the case,” Dr. Belo cleared up. “There has to be a lifestyle change.”
When asked how she’s helped clients embrace these procedures over 34 years, Dr. Belo credits the societal change for paving the way for their normalization.
“I used to be everyone’s best-kept secret! No one wanted their friends or family to know that they went to me because getting any beauty work done was so taboo,” she revealed. Now, however, people are more proud. “As long as you can afford it and it makes you feel more confident, why be ashamed?”
To this day, she works to quell the misconceptions surrounding the treatments. “What happens all the time is someone gets it done, and they say, ‘That’s it? It’s done? Sana I did this before pa!’ It’s always like that!”
Now, fat-reduction is less about judgment and more about choice—no shame, no stigma, just doing what makes you feel your best. If it’s been on your radar, consider this an empowering upgrade.
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