Can anything be done with the 'dog ear bulging part' near my elbow after arm lift? (photos)

After 1 year you can assume to have the final result of your brachioplasty. To be left with the bulges or so-called 'dog ears' is not unusual and you could smoothen the contour with liposuction or excision of the bulge which will extent the scar of another 1-2 centimetre. Luposuction won't leave an extra scar since the stab incision can be done in you old brachiplasty scar. I am sure your surgeon will achieve the result you dreamed of.

Revision surgery will be required to remove the "dog ear".  Recommend that you discuss the issue with the plastic surgeon who performed your arm lift. The procedure should not be as comprehensive as the original and can performed under local anesthesia; but the answer will depend upon the length of incision necessary to remove the redundancy.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeryLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. Yes, your brachioplasty incisional "dog ears" can be revised by extending your original incisions a little bit lower towards the inside of your elbows - thereby contouring the remaining skin and underlying tissue into a smoother shape. It is entirely possible that this could be performed in the office setting under straight local anesthesia. Please be certain to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.