Is there any procedure that can remove excess skin from lower arm (between elbow and wrist?)

The symptoms you describe after your arm lift are not common.  I would suggest you contact your board-certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible. It is possible that you have just normal swelling. It is also possible that you may have a collection of blood (hematoma) or fluid...

It's not unusual for patients to have contour irregularities near their elbows following brachioplasty. This can occur for a variety of reasons including swelling, inflammation and the wound healing process itself. In the majority of cases, these lumps and bumps improve with the passage of time....

Hello Mkn5239, thank you for your question. In my professional opinion, yes, of course you can have the surgery, but you will need some assistance at first. Since your 1-year old will need to be taken care of, someone will have to assist you for your first 10-14 days. After that, you may be...

Arm lifts often have a z-plasty to prevent the scar from pulling on the armpit and "bowstringing".  The z-plasty allows the scar to lie flat and helps to add length without altering your result.  Many plastic surgeons like to wait about two weeks to take the sutures out of the armpit....

We generally advise our patients to elevate their arms for 5 days however this would depend on the degree of swelling. We also instruct our patients to avoid lifting or bearing any weight on your arms for several days to weeks.  You must stay out of the sun until the healing process is...

Hello ccbrbo, thank you for your question. This is a difficult question to answer without photos. It sounds like the “invisible” arm lift is typically a short scar arm lift or brachioplasty . Liposuction is usually performed in all arm lifts. The amount of excess arm skin and fat will det...