Mini brachioplasty under armpit only? (Photo)

Yes, excess skin can be excised in that area, but it will leave a scar and sometimes does give tightness when you raise your arms overhead.

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your armpit region. In your case, you need a procedure called a crescent brachioplasty or a crescent arm lift. During this procedure, an incision is made in the armpit, and a crescent area of the armpit's excess skin and fat is removed. This is done from the front to the back. Even though there are lymph nodes and sweat glands and nerves, arteries and veins in this region, the procedure can be safely performed. Liposuction will not fix this area because you have excess skin, not excess fat. Therefore, I would highly suggest a crescent arm lift. Thank you for your question regarding a mini brachioplasty under the armpit region.

I specialize in arm lifts. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the arm reduction. If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office. Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research. Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts. Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.  

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

It is possible to have excess skin removed from the axilla area without undergoing a full arm lift. It's difficult to tell if you are a good candidate without further photos or an examination. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.