Candidate for short scar arm lift? (Photo)

Hello JR, OE9999 in Cleveland,
Thank you for reaching out with your question about the suitability of a short scar arm lift for your case, and for providing your pictures and history. After examining the photos of your arms, there are three key factors to consider:
Excess skin and fat from the armpit to the elbow.
The presence of stretch marks.
Being over the age of 50.
These factors indicate that a short scar arm lift is unlikely to give you the results you need. This procedure is typically more suited for younger patients with less loose skin, particularly those who have minimal excess skin and fat in the upper inner third of their arm. As you have excess skin and fat extending to the middle and lower thirds of your upper arm, near your elbow, a long scar arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is more appropriate.
In a long scar arm lift, liposuction from the armpit to the elbow is performed, and excess skin and fat are removed. Most plastic surgeons would recommend this procedure over a short scar lift in your case. It is advisable to consider the long-term benefits and opt for the surgery that meets your needs. In this instance, a long scar arm lift is likely to provide a more satisfactory outcome.
I hope this clarifies your query regarding your candidacy for a short scar arm lift. Wishing you all the best with your decision.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Thank you for your question. From your pictures, it appears that you would need more correction than a short scar lift will give you. Because there are a variety of options out there for body contouring, my best advice would be for you to schedule an appointment for a consultation with a specialist plastic surgeon. They can examine you and offer recommendations regarding what procedure will give you the best results according to your unique case. Good luck!

Based upon your photos, you would benefit from a significant amount of tightening, or a extended brachioplasty.  In most people the axillary arm lift is an inadequate treatment because it removes very little skin.   Because the laxity extends all the way to the elbow, the longer incision is needed.  In an extended brachioplasty, I can put the scar anywhere the patient desires (inside of arm, back of arm).  It is my belief that the incision in the bicipital groove is the most appropriate in most patients as most people during casual observation do not expose the medial aspect of their arms.  The posterior scar is more visible in walking in short sleeve shirts. Most of the time I will use the inner arm placement.  Adding other procedures to a brachioplasty will depend upon the expertise of the surgeon and your medical history.   Surgery should not extend beyond 6 hours.  I have done many arm lifts and many arm lifts in combination with TTs, breast lifts, BBLs, and liposuctionMake sure you have at least six to eight weeks to heal completely following a brachioplasty because wound separation can occur. Working out at the gym before and after brachioplasty can improve muscle tone and maintain optimal results.  
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