What can be done to minimize the appearance of rippling and bunching at incision site after 1 year post op? (photos)

August 26, 2024
Asked By:Modest409232 in Los Angeles, California

So it’s been a 1 year since my brachioplasty and I’ve developed “rippling” or bunching near the incision site and it’s unsightly to me. I have it more on my left side than my right, but I’d love to know if there’s any way to mitigate this without the need for a revision?

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January 28, 2025

Answer: Rippling and Bunching After Brachioplasty Can Be Addressed with Surgical Revision

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 28, 2025

Answer: Rippling and Bunching After Brachioplasty Can Be Addressed with Surgical Revision

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December 19, 2024

Answer: Arm Lift - "bunching"

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December 19, 2024

Answer: Arm Lift - "bunching"

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September 3, 2024

Answer: What can be done?

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September 3, 2024

Answer: What can be done?

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Answer: Typically Some Sort of Revision

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