Arm Lift Scar

Glenn Vallecillos, MD answers: Arm Lift scar position favored by most women?

I know it depends greatly on the individual, but could you give me an idea of which Arm Lift scar position is favoured by most women, inner arm incision or incision at the junction of the inner and posterior aspects of the arm? I read that the skin on the back of the arm is tougher than inner arm skin and the scar may be pulled more centrally to the back of the arm. Is that a frequent complication? Thank you.


Glenn Vallecillos, MD
2 months ago
By Glenn Vallecillos, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Muriel,

Thanks for the question.

In our practice, the arm lift scar is routinely placed along the line of the inner arm.  In my hands, this approach produces the most aesthetically appealing, reproducible results. The vast majority of women who come in for a consultation request this scar positioning. I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon to discuss the options of scar positioning, the risks and benefits of each, and his/her preferred approach.

Best of luck.

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