Can loose skin in the armpit be removed under local anesthesia and without a full arm lift? (photos)

July 17, 2024
Asked By:Helpful744814 in Afton, California

Hello, after significant weight loss I have loose skin in my armpit and near my armpit. I don’t want to get a full arm lift but wondering if I can just do the armpit area? Could this be done under local anesthesia? Thank you!

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September 3, 2024

Answer: Loose skin

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Loose skin

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Answer: Consider Energy Device

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August 13, 2024

Answer: Removing Loose Skin in the Armpit Under Local Anesthesia

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 13, 2024

Answer: Removing Loose Skin in the Armpit Under Local Anesthesia

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 18, 2024

Answer: Arm lift in local anesthesia

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Answer: Arm lift in local anesthesia

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August 5, 2024

Answer: Skin

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Answer: Skin

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