Short scar arm lift (Axilla incision) - will I achieve good results? (Photo)

Thank you for your question about whether you would a good candidate for a mini-arm lift or a full or longitudinal arm lift. Based on your history and picture, I do not believe you would obtain an acceptable result with a mini-arm lift or crescent arm lift.  You have excess upper arm skin and fat that extends to your elbow.  The mini-arm lift or crescent arm lift does not pull or remove arm skin and fat from around the elbow.  The mini-arm lift concentrates on the upper one third of the arm.  You require a full or longitudinal arm lift. In plastic surgery, scars are a balance. In general, the longer the scar, the more tissue is removed and the better the result.  If however, you cannot tolerate “getting a long scar” then you have to accept that you will not get the best result.  Only you can decide which arm scar you can tolerate.  Good luck.  I hope this answered your questions regarding a mini-arm lift, crescent arm lift, full arm lift, and longitudinal brachioplasty.  If you have any other questions regarding the mini-arm lift vs. the full or longitudinal arm lift, please contact my office.  Sincerely, Dr. J. Timothy Katzen

I would suggest Hidef arm sculpting which includes microliposuction followed by Ultherapy, Exilis skin tightening and fat reduction, and Yag laser. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

The short scar armlift has very little applicability to most patients.  You would receive a better result with a more traditional armlift.