The scars from a brachioplasty are not great looking narrow scars because the skin in that area is very thin and has poor elasticity. Therefore thy tend to spread wider than other scars. Nevertheless, if you have enough extra skin that it really hangs down the scar will be a good trade off in... more
Will procedure to tighten arm skin leave severe scars?
I have lost about 100 lbs and I have super loose arms and arm-pit skin to the point that I look like an 80 year old woman and I am only 23.
I really want to get rid of it but am weighing the cost of having a major scar down my arm verses the extra loose skin. Is the scar as bad as people make it out to be? Is there something called and arm pit tuck to tighten the skin between the chest and arm pit?
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8 answers to “Will procedure to tighten arm skin...”A: Is an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) scar as bad as people make it out to be?
Yes, an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) scar, by the sheer fact that it is a LONG scar (which spans from the elbow to the arm pit), will be visible and early on be noticeable. If the scar rises like a speed bump (becomes hypertrophic) it will be what you called a "bad" scar and this is a definite... more
A: Addressing underarm skin
Surgery for underarm skin, or brachioplasty, can leave you with scars from your elbow to your armpit. However, there really is no other good way to remove this skin. If it's only fat that's a problem, liposuction may do the trick. A tuck only under the armpit may not fully adress all of the... more
A: Mini vs Full Brachyplasty
First of all yes the scar down the inside of the arm always tends to be bad. Often it is widened or red or both but occasionally it can be a good scar. In addition to this incision usually an incision in the armpit is also done. What I have done in the past is take out as much skin as I... more
A: It is a choice.
The scars tend to be long and MAY be bad, or not bad. No way to tell for sure. In any event, we try to place the scar where it will be hidden. In any event, you should go into the procedure planning for the worst and therefore anything better you will be happy with. You may view my... more
A: Brachioplasty for massive weight loss
Brachioplasty does not always leave an unsightly scar but it does have that potential. The problem is that a bad scar on the arm is visible and difficult to hide whereas n unfavorable tummy tuck sar can easily be hidden. Therefore, we always prepare our patients to accept the possibility of an... more
A: Brachioplasty or arm lift
I encourage you to review some of the photos I have on my website, feplasticsurgery.com. The scars are apparent but they are placed on the inner aspect of the arm and not visible with the arms at your side. You can even wear and evening gown and not have the scars visible. Everyone heals... more
A: Weight loss and loose arm skin
Congratulations on your weight loss! "Brachioplasty" is the name of tightening of the arm skin surgically and there are different techniques based on how much loose skin and the elasticity of the skin and it's location. The scars secondary to a brachioplasty tend not to heal as well as... more
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24 Jul 2009
If you have just a little loose skin in your forarm and just needs a small tuck of skin to lift a few wrinkles can it be done by a small incision in the armpit?Have lost thirty lbs and am almost fifty seven year old.