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.
Answer: Ideal positioning of arm lift scar Thank you for your question regarding arm lift or brachioplasty scar placement. This is an excellent and frequently asked question. Any scar should ideally be placed in a concealed area whenever possible. Whether it is a facelift, rhinoplasty, breast lift, or thigh lift, plastic surgeons always try to hide the scars. Arm lifts or brachioplasties are no exceptions. I always try to hide the scar in the groove between the bicep and the triceps fold. This is on the inner portion of the arm. A scar placed in this region is much more concealed than a scar placed on back of the arm or posterior aspect of the tricep muscle. Typically, we carry our arms by our sides. When you hold your arms by your side, the arm lift scar is hidden. If the arm lift scars placed on the back of the arm, in the triceps region, the scar is extremely visible when you wear short sleeve shirts and your back is turned to the viewer. Technically, it is easier to place the incision on the back of the arm. I believe this is why some surgeons perform the arm lift in this fashion. However, I believe the arm lift scar should be concealed. Even though the surgery is technically a little bit more difficult to perform on the inner arm, the results are better than a arm lift scar placed on the posterior portion of the arm. To answer your specific questions, the posterior portion of the arm maybe thicker skin, but that does not mean the incision should be placed there. I have never had a scar "pulled more centrally to the back of the arm". Therefore, in my practice, this complication does not happen. Good luck with your quest for skinnier arms. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Ideal positioning of arm lift scar Thank you for your question regarding arm lift or brachioplasty scar placement. This is an excellent and frequently asked question. Any scar should ideally be placed in a concealed area whenever possible. Whether it is a facelift, rhinoplasty, breast lift, or thigh lift, plastic surgeons always try to hide the scars. Arm lifts or brachioplasties are no exceptions. I always try to hide the scar in the groove between the bicep and the triceps fold. This is on the inner portion of the arm. A scar placed in this region is much more concealed than a scar placed on back of the arm or posterior aspect of the tricep muscle. Typically, we carry our arms by our sides. When you hold your arms by your side, the arm lift scar is hidden. If the arm lift scars placed on the back of the arm, in the triceps region, the scar is extremely visible when you wear short sleeve shirts and your back is turned to the viewer. Technically, it is easier to place the incision on the back of the arm. I believe this is why some surgeons perform the arm lift in this fashion. However, I believe the arm lift scar should be concealed. Even though the surgery is technically a little bit more difficult to perform on the inner arm, the results are better than a arm lift scar placed on the posterior portion of the arm. To answer your specific questions, the posterior portion of the arm maybe thicker skin, but that does not mean the incision should be placed there. I have never had a scar "pulled more centrally to the back of the arm". Therefore, in my practice, this complication does not happen. Good luck with your quest for skinnier arms. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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Answer: Arm lift scar position favored by most women? Brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is one of the most frequently requested body contouring procedures performed today. The demand for this procedure has increased more than 800% since 1997. This is the greatest percent change of any of the commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures Much of the increase in popularity is due to the growing number of patients who undergo massive weight loss. In performing this procedure an incision is made on the inside of the arm extending from the elbow into the armpit. Sometimes it is necessary to extend the incision further into the armpit and sometimes past it. Utilizing this incision excess skin is removed and the wound is closed. It is very important to position the scar properly so that it is concealed as much as possible. A well-placed incision should result in a scar that is only visible when the arms are raised. The scar usually ends up in the lower one third of the inside of the upper arm.
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Answer: Arm lift scar position favored by most women? Brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is one of the most frequently requested body contouring procedures performed today. The demand for this procedure has increased more than 800% since 1997. This is the greatest percent change of any of the commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures Much of the increase in popularity is due to the growing number of patients who undergo massive weight loss. In performing this procedure an incision is made on the inside of the arm extending from the elbow into the armpit. Sometimes it is necessary to extend the incision further into the armpit and sometimes past it. Utilizing this incision excess skin is removed and the wound is closed. It is very important to position the scar properly so that it is concealed as much as possible. A well-placed incision should result in a scar that is only visible when the arms are raised. The scar usually ends up in the lower one third of the inside of the upper arm.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Brachioplasty Incision Made From Elbow to Axilla When women undergo brachioplasty surgery an incision is made from the elbow to the axilla. Through this incision, excess skin and fat can be removed in both the transverse and vertical dimensions of the upper arm. The exact placement of this incision is dependent upon several variables. In the majority of cases, the incision is placed on the inner arm between the biceps and triceps muscles. In this position the scars are well hidden when the arms are at the patient’s side. When patients raise their arms, the scars become more noticeable. Occasionally, women prefer scars that are more posteriorly located. In this position, scars don’t tend to spread as much because the skin is thicker in this location. It’s important to understand that scarring is inevitable with this procedure, irregardless of the incision placement. The most important variable in scar formation is the patients wound healing biology. This varies from patient to patient and for this reason incision placement needs to be individualized. If you’re considering brachioplasty, it’s important to discuss these issues with a board certified plastic surgeon before proceeding. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses this issue.
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Answer: Brachioplasty Incision Made From Elbow to Axilla When women undergo brachioplasty surgery an incision is made from the elbow to the axilla. Through this incision, excess skin and fat can be removed in both the transverse and vertical dimensions of the upper arm. The exact placement of this incision is dependent upon several variables. In the majority of cases, the incision is placed on the inner arm between the biceps and triceps muscles. In this position the scars are well hidden when the arms are at the patient’s side. When patients raise their arms, the scars become more noticeable. Occasionally, women prefer scars that are more posteriorly located. In this position, scars don’t tend to spread as much because the skin is thicker in this location. It’s important to understand that scarring is inevitable with this procedure, irregardless of the incision placement. The most important variable in scar formation is the patients wound healing biology. This varies from patient to patient and for this reason incision placement needs to be individualized. If you’re considering brachioplasty, it’s important to discuss these issues with a board certified plastic surgeon before proceeding. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses this issue.
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September 3, 2013
Answer: Armlift Scars
There is primarily an inner arm scar which is a minimal armlift, however, it is used in patients with moderate lipodystrophy and not for patients with extensive skin lipodystrophy.
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Answer: Armlift Scars
There is primarily an inner arm scar which is a minimal armlift, however, it is used in patients with moderate lipodystrophy and not for patients with extensive skin lipodystrophy.
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September 5, 2011
Answer: Arm lifting and scars
The arm lifting procedure is a great procedure to remove excess skin and adipose tissue of the upper arms. However, this procedure carries a major drawback: difficult scarring that may require scar revision (more so, in my experience, then other procedures).
I have tried placement both placements of the resulting scars in the bicipital groove (between the biceps and triceps muscles) as well as a long the inferior–lower aspect of the upper arm. I have found higher patient satisfaction with the latter approach. If the excision can be planned such that the scar falls along the frontal aspect of the lower arm, then the scar may be visible only when the patient raises his/her arms.
As with many plastic surgical procedures, the planning of the incisions and resulting scar line is critical. However, even with attention to detail, the resulting scars may not be ideal and revisionary surgery is often necessary to improve the appearance (for example, the width) of the scars.
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Answer: Arm lifting and scars
The arm lifting procedure is a great procedure to remove excess skin and adipose tissue of the upper arms. However, this procedure carries a major drawback: difficult scarring that may require scar revision (more so, in my experience, then other procedures).
I have tried placement both placements of the resulting scars in the bicipital groove (between the biceps and triceps muscles) as well as a long the inferior–lower aspect of the upper arm. I have found higher patient satisfaction with the latter approach. If the excision can be planned such that the scar falls along the frontal aspect of the lower arm, then the scar may be visible only when the patient raises his/her arms.
As with many plastic surgical procedures, the planning of the incisions and resulting scar line is critical. However, even with attention to detail, the resulting scars may not be ideal and revisionary surgery is often necessary to improve the appearance (for example, the width) of the scars.
Thank you for the question–I hope this helps.
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