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Arm Lift Incision Location?
I gather that the incision for a brachioplasty can be along the inner arm, or on the back of the arm. If the latter, is the incision dead centre down the back of the arm, or at the junction of the inner arm and the back of the arm?
Asked 32 months ago by
Muriel
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Brachiolplasty Incision
Most experienced surgeons will place the incision on the inner aspect of the arm. Putting it in the back of the arm is not favorable place and is very visible.
The incision on the inner aspect of the arm is much more hidden specially with the arm at your side.
Good luck.
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Armlift incision location
Thank you for your question.
Brachioplasty (arm reduction surgery) can remove excess tissue and reduce the circumference of the upper arm. Surgical correction depends on the amount of extra skin and how loose the supporting tissues have become. Extra skin is removed from incisions along the inner arm. The incision must be placed where the tissue can be best tightened but the incision must be well hidden as well. Usually, the incision along the inner aspect of the arm is better...
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Armlift incisions
You are correct in that the incision can be placed along the inner aspect of the arm or posteriorly. The posterior incision will be noticeable when a person is standing behind you.
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Armlift- Two different incision locations.
The location of the scar depends on the skin laxity. Small skin excisions may allow for the scar to be located in the armpit. For larger reductions a longitudinal scar will be located at the junction of the inner arm and back of the arm, which will make it less visible then dead centre down the back of the arm.
Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift
Typically the incision placement depends on the type of arm lift that you are having. Limited arm lift incisions will be placed within the arm pit. For extended arm lift, the incision is placed at the inner surface or back surface, or sometimes in between the inner and back surface. The latter is the one that I most prefer personally. You can get more information about this on my website with many before and after pictures.
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Arm lift incision placement - Where is the scar for an arm lift
I perform many arm lift procedures and have not found one particular method that fits every size and shape of the arm. Specifically, I have a patient extend and drop down their arms to locate the precise longitudinal plane in which to place all the surgical incisions. This minimizes scarring after surgery.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Incisions for Arm Lifts
While an arm lift (brachioplasty) can be an excellent procedure to recontour the arm and remove those unwanted "bat wings" it certainly does not come without a price....a scar. Only very few patients are candidates for simply liposuction only. The scars for an arm lift are best located on the inner aspect of the arm, just below the biceps muscle groove. This is performed in this location so that it is concealed when you have your arms to your sides. Incisions placed on t
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Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift scar position
For a long-scar arm lift, I place the scar in the groove just beneath the biceps muscle on the inside of the arm. Its hidden during most body positions. Scar on the back of the arm look terrible and are always visible. View the photos on our website for more detail.
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Incision on inner arm mostly
The most common location is the inner side of the arm.It is easier to hide and there is less chance of migration to the back of the arm. Another location is the junction between the back of the arm and the inner side. It is a close call however,since healing etc...can make it shift.
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Arm lift incisions
Most patients and doctors will prefer the inner aspect of the arm. But there are several varieties of this procedure that may be able to shorten the scar length by combining the vertical scar with a horizontal component in the armpit. Discuss with your surgeon if you area candidate for this.
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Location of arm lift incision
In my experience, arm lift incisions are designed along the inseam of the inner upper arm with an "L" in the armpit so that when your arms are at your sides, the scar doesn't show. I have not personally used an incision down the back of the arm.
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Arm Lift incision best placed along mid inner arm
As Plastic surgeons we obsess on both the quality and the most hidden locations for our scars.
With Arm lifts (Brachioplasty) a scar along the mid inner arm provides the most hidden location. Scars placed on the back of the arm (or the most inferior aspect of the arms when held to the side - crucifixion stance) are visible from the back when your arms rest by your side.
Good Luck.
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Location of Arm Lift Incision
There are choices of the location of the incision in a brachioplasty, both of which have advantages and disadvantages. An incision along the inside of the arm is the classical location for the incision, but often leads to a wide and/or thick scar. An incision on the back of the arm may lead to a better but more visible scar. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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Location of Brachioplasty incision
My preferred incision is along the inner aspect of the arm, as this is the least visible location. Have a look at my before and after photos. There is one other type of brachioplasty incision, where the scar runs in the armpit and not down the arm. I do not consider this a good operation, and recommend anyone who is considering it to reconsider. Yes, it would be a nice location to hide the scar, but it limits arm mobility and will only give a marginal result.
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Incision for arm lifts
You will find varying opinions, but the most common location for placing the scar is along the inner arm. One of the rationale for placing the scar further back is that it will be less visible from the front view -- of course, it will then be very visible from the back view. Personally, I place the scar along the inner arm approximately at the point where your biceps and triceps meet.
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Best brachioplasty incision location
The best location for the brachioplasty incision is on the inner aspect of the arm. This keeps it hidden in most day to day movement. The rational for placing the incision along the back of the arm is this allows the doctor to remove the excess skin and fat which hangs off the bottom of the arm. If this skin is still too full of fat, trying to wrap this around the arm and anchor it to the inner arm can result in recurrence of the arm droop and widening scars. This can be prevented by...
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