I had a revision-same surgeon-in 2013 due to banding & dog ears. This was the even more disastrous results. Can this be improved upon? Can my arms be contoured more attractively, the diamond scars eliminated and a single more linear scar placed more on the interior of my arms? There are 1000's of surgeons but I know need a expert revisionist. Original surgeon is not an option. Your suggestions/referrals to surgeons who have the expertise to help with this issue would be GREATLY appreciated.
December 21, 2015
Answer: Arm lift revision Ideally, you would want improvement in both the contour of the arm, and the position and quality of the scar. Unfortunately, this may be a challenge as you already have had two procedures removing skin and excess soft tissue. It seems unlikely, in your current condition, that additional surgery could be performed removing the scar and closing the incision with acceptable tension to minimize wound healing problems and optimize scars. A loose skin envelope would facilitate revision, and you could consider a staged approach. First, you could reduce and contour the soft tissue of the arm. This could be achieved potentially through a healthy lifestyle emphasizing diet and exercise, but likely will also require some intervention to more aggressively remove adipose tissue and sculpt the arm shape. It is possible that this could be achieved through thoughtful liposuction, or possibly even cool sculpting (an exam would be necessary to determine if you are a candidate). With fat reduction and a loose skin envelope, excision of the scar and additional skin may be able to be entertained. I would recommend consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an expressed interest and significant experience in body contouring of the weight loss patient. Good luck and don't give up hope!
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Arm lift revision Ideally, you would want improvement in both the contour of the arm, and the position and quality of the scar. Unfortunately, this may be a challenge as you already have had two procedures removing skin and excess soft tissue. It seems unlikely, in your current condition, that additional surgery could be performed removing the scar and closing the incision with acceptable tension to minimize wound healing problems and optimize scars. A loose skin envelope would facilitate revision, and you could consider a staged approach. First, you could reduce and contour the soft tissue of the arm. This could be achieved potentially through a healthy lifestyle emphasizing diet and exercise, but likely will also require some intervention to more aggressively remove adipose tissue and sculpt the arm shape. It is possible that this could be achieved through thoughtful liposuction, or possibly even cool sculpting (an exam would be necessary to determine if you are a candidate). With fat reduction and a loose skin envelope, excision of the scar and additional skin may be able to be entertained. I would recommend consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an expressed interest and significant experience in body contouring of the weight loss patient. Good luck and don't give up hope!
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September 27, 2015
Answer: Revision arm lift I would recommend liposuction of the arms to contour the profile of the arms. This can be followed by removal of excess skin and scar revision to give you an excellent result. The scar is less of an issue in my opinion than the contour of your arms.Best of luck.
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September 27, 2015
Answer: Revision arm lift I would recommend liposuction of the arms to contour the profile of the arms. This can be followed by removal of excess skin and scar revision to give you an excellent result. The scar is less of an issue in my opinion than the contour of your arms.Best of luck.
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