Bingo Wings

How to get rid of bingo wings?

There are a range of options for getting rid of bingo wings, ranging from non-invasive to surgical. However, minimally invasive tweakments are a particularly good option for minimal downtime and discomfort, while avoiding the risks associated with anesthesia and surgical incisions. Many of these treatments focus on stimulating collagen production, to gradually improve skin texture and tightness over time, for gradual and natural-looking results.

1. Radiofrequency: Non-invasive RF devices use radiofrequency energy to heat the deep layers of the skin. This can stimulate collagen production, tighten the skin, and improve skin texture, making it particularly effective for tightening sagging skin in the upper arms without surgery. Examples include BTL’s Exilis Ultra360, Endymed Body, Tempsure Envi, and Accent Prime from Alma Lasers that combines radiofrequency with ultrasound (more on that below) to target sagging.

2. Radiofrequency Microneedling: Bringing together the skin tightening benefits of radiofrequency and the collagen-boosting, skin-smoothing effect of microneedling, this 2-in-1 treatment can improve skin quality from head-to-toe, including for your arms. Morpheus8 has probably garnered the most column inches, but Cutera’s Secret RF and Profound RF from Candula also offer great results.

3. HIFU: Ultrasound devices can directly target ‘bingo wings’ by delivering focused energy beneath the skin’s surface to promote collagen synthesis and tightening. That includes high-intensity focused ultrasound technology such as Ultherapy, the only ultrasound-based device with FDA clearance for lifting, and the super-fast ULTRAcel Q+. Trained practitioners may also use Sofwave – a device known for its impressive facial skin-tightening effect.

4. HIFEM: A non-invasive tweakment alternative to a workout, high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology can be used to trigger contractions in the muscle tissue to build muscle mass and tone your arms, improving the appearance of bingo wings. A leading example is the body sculpting device Emsculpt Neo by BTL Aesthetics.

5. Dermal Fillers: Injecting dermal fillers into the upper arm can help restore lost volume and improve skin texture by stimulating collagen production and firming your skin over time. A highlight is Lanluma, an innovative body filler that doesn’t just ‘fill up’ the target area, but activates your body’s own natural collagen response, for long-lasting benefits.

6. Fat Freezing: Fat freezing technology – which includes Cristal Pro that targets stubbon pockets of body fat and CoolSculpting – can indirectly help with mild cases of bingo wings by reducing localised fat deposits. This can make your arms appear contoured and smooth.

7. Laser Skin Treatments: Fractional laser treatments use targeted beams of light to remove the outer layer of damaged skin, improving skin texture and tightening loose skin, making it beneficial for targeting bingo wings and overall arm appearance. Two brands we love are BBL Hero, a powerful broadband light treatment, and the non-ablative fractional laser, Moxi.

8. Thread Lift: By inserting threads under your skin, your practitioner can lift and tighten sagging tissues, including on the arms, while also helping stimulate collagen production. Brands to look for include APTOS and Silhouette Soft threads, as recommended by the thread lift expert Dr Leah Totton.

9. Mesotherapy: These injections, which are characterised by containing blends of vitamins, minerals and other skin-boosting ingredients, won’t address significant bingo wings alone, but they can contribute to overall arm appearance via their firming and collagen-stimulating effect. Two examples are Fillmed NCTF and Mesohyal.