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

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I had an arm lift a year ago after waiting many years.. I lost a lot of weight and throughout my whole life I have never gone out sleeveless because I hated my upper arms...My arms are considerably better as it was previously really bad. However I'm not happy with the bottom billing part near the elbow which I believe is called dog ear? I thought this summer I would be able to go out sleevless but I can't because of this part it just looks really strange... is there anything I can do about this??

Dirk Kremer, MD · Answer

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.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

once you get to about 1 year after surgery, you can change consider a scar revision under local anesthesia. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Mark Soldin, MBChB · Answer

Many thanks for your query.It would be quite simple to remove the ‘dog ear’ at the distal end of your scar. This will however elongate the scar to the elbow but is a good trade off for a better contour.
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Can anything be done with the 'dog ear bulging part' near my elbow after arm lift? (photos)

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Answer: Revision of scar.

Answer: Revision of scar.

Answer: Yes improvement relatively easy

Answer: Yes improvement relatively easy

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

Answers (9)

Answer: Revision of scar.

Answer: Revision of scar.

Answer: Yes improvement relatively easy

Answer: Yes improvement relatively easy

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