I’ve had breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and 15 rounds of radiotherapy. Can I still get an arm lift? I have lots of loose skin on my arms and have always wanted to get an arm lift.
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Answer: Can I get an arm lift after DMX & 15 rounds of radiotherapy?
The arm lift can be extended to below the elbow to tighten the skin. However, routinely the incision ends above the elbow.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Typically the incision for the arm lift is along the inner arm. This is to best disguise the scar as it will be hidden when the patient has their arms at the side. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful about this procedure as well as the scars that are associated with it.
An arm lift or brachioplasty by definition will have a scar because it includes skin removal. There are instances where liposuction alone can allow the skin to retract enough to give the appearance of a lift but it is a different procedure. In these situations where only liposuction is...