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Limited Incision Brachioplasty Doctor

asked 1 year ago by 1mom in Minnesota
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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If it were you or your significant other, who would you have do the limited incision brachioplasty? I would like to have this done now, but I'll wait for fall and would like someone exp. I cannot seem to locate anyone in MN that has performed several. Thanks.

8 answers to Limited Incision Brachioplasty Doctor

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Brachialplasty

An arm lift with the incision primarily "tucked" into the armpit can remove and lift some excess skin after weight loss. But, if there is much hanging skin, this will do little to remove it and you may need a larger incision. I always try to do the least amount of incisions and yet make the patient happy and take care of the problem. Unfortunately, arm scars in many cases do not heal well so it is best to make smaller cuts. I am offering a tem,porary price reduction due to the... more
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Best Candidates for Limited Incision Brachioplasty

Before undergoing brachioplasty, it is important to be examined and discuss realistic expectation for your body type. A limited incision brachioplasty could be sufficient depending on the amount of skin to be removed, as well as the elasticity of that skin. For patients with more excess skin that is not as tight, a full incision brachioplasty will be a better option. Without an examination, it is hard to say which option will be best for you. I recommend visiting several surgeons to... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Be careful.

Hello, While I understand the desire to limit incisions on a brachioplasty to limit scarring, beware of what you ask. Limited incision brachioplasty might have a high chance of not improving the problem. The problem for which brachioplasty is performed is lose skin and at this juncture that can only be addressed well by removal of that excess skin.   Best Regards,   John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Limited incision brachioplasty

I amnot a big fan of th elimited brachioplasty incision procedures. I do not like the way the skin is gathered in the axilla, and the loose skin inthe lower arm ahs to be treated in a different direction( longitudinal).
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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CAST Liposuction combined with minibrachioplasty produces excellent upper arm contour

Liposuction for upper arm contouring can produce excellent results in individuals with good skin laxity. I recommend the Circumferential para-Axillary Superficial Tumescent (CAST) technique for upper arm contouring. The use of tumescent anesthesia, micro cannula, and meticulous post operative care maximizes skin retraction and can give excellent improvement. If there is skin laxity, a brachioplasty may be required to tighten the skin. The minibrachioplasty is ideal for correcting... more
Andrew Lyos, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Staged brachioplasties to shorten the scar

Depending upon the degree of skin laxity and associated fat remaining in the arm flaps, you may be eligible for 'staged' procedures.  This is frequently done in patients after weight loss to take advantage of the skin's ability to retract somewhat after liposuction.  In a staged brachioplasty, I perform liposuction of the arms first, allow the the arms to heal and settle down for 3 to 6 months, and then perform the actual skin excision, with hopefully a... more
Eleanor J. Barone, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Limited Scar Brachioplasty

Body contouring surgery usually involves the removal of considerable amounts of skin.  The tradeoff for better contour is an incision of appropriate length to remove the excess skin.  LIMITED scar brachioplasty in this patient population usually equals LIMITED results. Good Luck. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Brachioplasty

The type of Brachioplasty, i.e. full incision, limited incision and so on depend on many things.  on the severity of the laxity. The results you desire and your acceptance to the scar. and what type of scar your body forms. Discuss all this with your Board certified Plastic Surgeon
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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