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.

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A: Arm Lift scar position favored by most women?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

The vast majority of women want the LEAST CONSPICUOUS scar. Once they understand that in an arm Lift they will exchange a Bat Wing Deformity for a permanent, long scar their next question (just as you are asking now) is WHERE can it BEST be hidden. The INNER aspect of the arm is the hands down favorite and... more

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Glenn Vallecillos, MD

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... more

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Farbod Esmailian, MD

I think this is the same, there is no different between the inner arm and the junction of the inner and posterior incision. There are really two places to put the incision, one is the inner aspect of the arm, the other is on the posterior aspect.   By far, the most cosmetically appealing... more

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