Before and after photos amazing....but oh, that scar. Recall seeing a 65 yo woman with a scar that had faded but skin puckered slightly, but conspicuous. I'm 58, history of weight fluctuations. Does the scar show only when arms are lifted high? I tend to talk w/ my hands -- worried I still won't be able to wear short sleeves ever again. Thoughts?
December 20, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty scar Hello and thank you for your question. With most of my brachioplasty patients, the scarring is thin, and any pigmentation to the scar fades within the first year postoperatively to be inconspicuous. On the arm, most patients prefer to have the scar on the inside of their arm so that with your arms by your sides there is no indication of the scar, but the scar can also be placed on the back of the arm if you prefer. In order to have the best scars, I would advise seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who has done many of these cases and can show you before and after photos. I would also closely follow postoperative instructions as far as activity and scar care. With my patients, I avoid any tension on the scar with a surgical tape that we change during your appointments. Best of luck.
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December 20, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty scar Hello and thank you for your question. With most of my brachioplasty patients, the scarring is thin, and any pigmentation to the scar fades within the first year postoperatively to be inconspicuous. On the arm, most patients prefer to have the scar on the inside of their arm so that with your arms by your sides there is no indication of the scar, but the scar can also be placed on the back of the arm if you prefer. In order to have the best scars, I would advise seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who has done many of these cases and can show you before and after photos. I would also closely follow postoperative instructions as far as activity and scar care. With my patients, I avoid any tension on the scar with a surgical tape that we change during your appointments. Best of luck.
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June 7, 2019
Answer: Arm lift scars. Will I ever be able to wear short sleeves again? This is a great question, and I spend a lot of time reviewing the location and visibility of arm lift scars (brachioplasty) with patients before surgery. I believe that arm lift scars are one of the most visible and unattractive scars in plastic surgery. Patients need to be aware of this before deciding to have this procedure. I tell my patients that you basically have to be so unhappy with your arms the trading off for a large, sometimes unsightly scar, is worth the price. Patients that can live with and accept the scar as a trade off for loose, hanging skin are very happy. As with everything, consult with the board-certified plastic surgeon and look at before and after photos before making your decision. These scars do fade but never go away and will always be visible in short sleeves
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June 7, 2019
Answer: Arm lift scars. Will I ever be able to wear short sleeves again? This is a great question, and I spend a lot of time reviewing the location and visibility of arm lift scars (brachioplasty) with patients before surgery. I believe that arm lift scars are one of the most visible and unattractive scars in plastic surgery. Patients need to be aware of this before deciding to have this procedure. I tell my patients that you basically have to be so unhappy with your arms the trading off for a large, sometimes unsightly scar, is worth the price. Patients that can live with and accept the scar as a trade off for loose, hanging skin are very happy. As with everything, consult with the board-certified plastic surgeon and look at before and after photos before making your decision. These scars do fade but never go away and will always be visible in short sleeves
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