Arm Lift, medically known as the Brachioplasty, is an exciting procedure
that can dramatically improve the shape and contour of the arms. It is a
wonderful treatment for patients who have experienced massive weight
loss or who have developed flacidity or laxity of the arms over time.
The surgical procedure can usually be completed in approximately one
hour and postoperative discomfort is minimal. All sutures are placed so
that they dissolve and no stitches are needed to be removed. This leaves
the best scar. The arms can be significantly rejuvenated and a laxity
reversed leading to a taut and beautiful shape and contour.
33 year old- Full brachioplasty.HUNSTAD
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After
All of the
redundant or excess skin will be removed giving the following
patient a very youthful and taut arm. The scar fades to a fine
white line within approximately 6 months.
Markings are
made preoperatively to identify the redundant skin to be
removed.
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After
Before
After
The following is
a massive weight loss patient. She had heavy laxity of the arms
as well as excess remaining fat tissue. The brachioplasty
procedure gave her arms a better contour as well as a more
youthful appearance. The scars fade to white within
approximately a year.
Before
After
This patient
required an extended arm and lateral chest lift. It removed all
excess skin and fat from the arms and the lateral breast and
chest. She has really been happy with her new tight taut arms
and loves the fact that there is no more rubbing of the skin
folds on the side of her chest. The scar fades to a fine white
line within months.
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After
Here at the
Hunstad Center, we also provide a Mini Brachioplasty option for
those who have only slight laxity of the upper inner arm. During
this procedure, a modest amount of skin is removed from the
armpit area, usually all of the hair-bearing skin. Closure of
this incision creates a "Mini" armlift. This procedure takes
approximately half an hour to perform and recovery time is
minimal.
