Upper arm skin is not as elastic as other areas of the body. As we age, it is common to experience varying degrees of drooping (ptosis.) After massive weight loss, this extra sagging can is exacerbated and cause what has been called a “bat wing” appearance from the elbow to the armpit, or axilla. Brachioplasty (Armlift Plastic Surgery) is a surgical procedure intended to remove excess skin and improve the contours of the upper arm and axilla areas.
What is involved in the procedure?
Brachioplasty (Armlift Plastic Surgery) is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 hours for both arms. Immediately before surgery, areas of excess skin will be marked with an elliptical shape to provide a surgical blueprint. An incision is made on the inner arm from the elbow to the armpit and sometimes to the outer chest wall if necessary. Loose skin is removed and tissue is rearranged in the axillary areas in order to improve the contour. After the fat and skin is removed and contoured the incision is closed in layers using permanent stitches in the deepest layer with dissolving stitches in the superficial layers.
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Dr. Somsak Kunachakr is a board certified plastic surgeon specialising in cosmetic surgery procedures in Kasemrad Cosmetic Surgery Center, Bangkok, Thailand. His expertise includes facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, body lift, liposuction, sex change surgery and breast enhancement procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction.
