Limited Incision Medial Brachioplasty: Technical Refinements in Upper Arm Contouring

摘要

Upper arm contouring has evolved to offer effective and safe procedures to a diverse patient population. Systematic preopera-tive evaluation of the upper extremity with categorization of the deformity has led to progressive approaches to arm contouring.These procedures range from liposuction only to combined extended brachioplasty and lateral chest wall excisions. Changes in the location of incisions and the combination of liposuction with superficial excision have led to decreased risk to underlying nerves and lymphatics, with improved scarring and decreased postoperative edema.The limited incision medial brachioplasty highlights the evolution of upper arm contouring, because it combines the use of liposuction with a well-camouflaged area of excision to deliver a refined contour with minimal scarring to the select patient