Brachioplasty - No lipo. Why didn't my doctor do that?

Thank you for your question regarding why your doctor didn't perform liposuction during your brachioplasty. Every plastic surgeon is different, and every plastic surgeon has a surgical technique. Some plastic surgeons always perform liposuction during an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty some plastic surgeons perform liposuction during an arm lift, arm reduction or brachioplasty. Some plastic surgeons may or may not perform liposuction during an arm lift or brachioplasty. However, most experienced plastic surgeons who perform many arms lift surgeries usually perform liposuction during an arm lift. When liposuction is performed during an arm lift, that means more skin can be removed, and the arms can be contoured better. However, this is just their opinion. I'm sure your plastic surgeon did their best to get you the best results possible. Some surgeons are just afraid of performing liposuction on the arm and tightening up the arm for fear of the wound opening. This has to do more with blood supply and swelling. If you are dissatisfied with your results, please consult with your plastic surgeon for perhaps a revision surgery. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding liposuction with a brachioplasty.

Hi.  I'm sorry to hear that there was poor communication between you and your surgeon about this.In general, not everyone benefits from liposuction at the same time as brachioplasty.  If there is a combination of fat and loose skin, I combine the two.  If there is only loose skin, and very little excess fat, then there is little to be gained by doing the liposuction, and I just do the skin excision.  So, it depends on the patient's situation.Can you post some photos?

Your messages into the physical exam and came up with the diagnosis and plan. Based on his/her evaluation he/she determined that liposuction would not be beneficial in addition to the arm lift. I think you need to have a discussion as to his/her concerning the reasons why this was not perform as you understood it would be. Good luck.

This a case of unfortunate no communication between doctor and patient.Before surgery in the preoperative area where the marking is done, you and the doctor should have re affirmed what surgery is being done  and agreed on the plan of surgery.

Hi and thanks for your question. There seems to be some level of miscommunication between you and your physician. Not all patients who have a brachioplasty need lipo at the same time, but it sounds like you were expecting that to be done. Are you pleased with your results or disappointed and feeling like your expectations were not met? You should discuss these concerns with your physician. Good luck