Bubble skin on arm lift stitches, what are these? (photos)

Congratulations on losing 113 pounds! You're amazing. With that much weight loss, I suspect there are few options to arm lift that can tighten the arms to the same level. I use a posterior approach to the arm lift which has a lower pain level and a speedier recovery, in my opinion, than the...

Hello,No, I not think you will get a satisfactory result from a mini-arm lift.  I believe you will wind up with a sub-optimal result and a scar.  You have too much upper arm skin and fat.  The upper arm mini-arm lift or also called a crescent arm lift.  The crescent upper arm lift is des...

Hi Chalani, Thank you for your question regarding a seroma that developed after your arm lift.  After arm surgery like an arm lift, seromas are a rare complication.  However, arm seromas do occur.  I would suggest needle aspiration.  This procedure is performed in the office.  The skin arou...

The excess can typically be addressed by a direct excision if the excess and closure of the skin. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon for a personal recommendation. Best, Dr. Aldo

Hello, Thank you for your questions regarding arm bands.  I have seen this before.  I believe patients are born with arm bands.  Arm bands can become more prominent with weight gain.  When a patient with arm bands undergoes a brachioplasty or arm lift, their plastic surgeon needs to be very car...

Hello, Thank you for reaching out with your concern about a hard lump that has developed 2 1/2 weeks after your arm lift (brachioplasty). It's crucial to address any post-surgical changes promptly, and I'm here to provide some guidance based on your description. Possible Seroma or Hematoma: The...