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Arm Liposuction Incision Through the Arm?
I'm having an arm Liposuction in a couple of weeks, and I've been looking at before and after pictures and reading reviews. One thing I noticed is that most incisions are at or around the elbow area. My doctor said my incision will be through the armpit. Why did he choose that site? Will it make a difference in my results? I've had work done by him before so I trust his skill and experience, I'm just curious.
Asked 32 months ago by
NeutralGround in Brooklyn, NY
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Access sites for liposuction
In order to get access to the arm for liposuction, we sometimes make incisions in the armpit and at the elbow. If a good result is obtained with just the armpit incision, then the elbow incision is spared. However, if extra sculpting is required then the elbow incision is made. The access incisions heal very well and are barely visible at about 1 year. Good luck!
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That sounds even better
Neutral,
As plastic surgeons we are always looking for ways to hide scars. Although we like to leave our mark, we like it to be the result, not the scar. Your surgeon is likely choosing the least conspicuous location for your scar, through which he/she can provide you with the expected result. Good luck!
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Both incisions are fine for arm liposuction
The choice of incisions depends on two things: surgeon's preference and patient indications.
If you have predominantly fat on the lower part of the upper arm, then an elbow only incision would work very well.
If the fat is mainly on the upper portion, then an armpit incision might be best.
However, if the fat is somewhat evenly distributed then both incisions might be needed. Keep in mind that these are very small incisions and do not usually draw attention.
Have faith in the surgeon...
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I think you have your answer
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Location of the incision is not important.
Hi. The incisions for liposuction of the arms are so tiny that scarring is really not an issue. The four key points in liposuction of the arms are:
1) Understand that most of the fat is in the back of the arm.
2) Achieve a smooth contour. It is not hard to get an irregularity or a dent in the arms. I personally use both incisions, because it is easier to get a smooth surface when you approach the treatment area from two different directions. I also use tiny cannulas (2.4 mm), for the...
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Your trusted surgeon is your best resource.
Not being involved in your care, we are only able to speculate. You mentioned you trust your surgeon, so ask him his reasoning. I welcome such discussion with patients, and my staff encourages it.
My most common incisions for arm liposuction are in front and behind the elbow, but axillary incisions would be needed for contouring the adjacent axilla, back or chest.
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I usually make two
I make both incisions. One of the things about liposuction is that it is a relatively "blind" procedure. The surgeon wants to suction from multiple entry sites where ever possible, use small cannulas, and suction from superficial to deep- all to minimize surface irregularities (high points and divots). Will it affect your outcome? Your surgeon is the most important variable, even more so than the type of lipo you have done.
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Surgeon's choice
The most important thing is that you trust your surgeon. Don't second guess him too much just prior to surgery. Ask all the questions you want going in, but be confident in his choices with you as you will get avariety of answers from other doctors. Ideally, asurgeon would like to try to come at the areaof liposuction from two different angles so an incision in the armpit and one at the elbow would be reasonable. If the area issmall, one incision might be adequate but I usually like two to...
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Axillary incision is a reasonable choice for arm liposuction
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Let your surgeon do it they way they are used to doing it.
It is best to let your surgeon do the surgery they way they normally do it. It is amazing to me that people come in a start asking the surgeon to do the surgery a different way than they are used to performing it. If you trust the surgeon, then it is best to rely on the skills and experience of the surgeon rather than dictating how they should perform the surgery. I don't go out to eat and tell the chef at the restaurant how to cook my meal, I don't go on an airplane and tell the pilot...
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