Arm Contouring in the Massive-Weight-Loss Patient

Paige L Myers; Ronald P Bossert

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2018.08.011

Arm Contouring in the Massive-Weight-Loss Patient

Clin Plast Surg. 2019 Jan;46(1):85-90. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.08.011. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Authors

Paige L Myers¹, Ronald P Bossert²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 661, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
² Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 661, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Electronic address: Ronald_bossert@urmc.rochester.edu.

PMID: 30447832
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.08.011

Abstract

Brachioplasty is an increasingly popular procedure performed for improved arm contour in the massive-weight-loss population. There are challenging deformities presented in this population, such as redundant skin, posterior arm lipodystrophy, and loosening of fascial layers of the upper arm and chest wall that must be addressed to achieve successful contour of the arms. Common complications can be minimized with meticulous technique and knowledge of surgical anatomy. Additionally, brachioplasty can be combined with liposuction of the posterior arm as a safe and effective method for arm contouring without a higher risk of complications.

Keywords: Arm contouring; Brachioplasty; Massive weight loss.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arm / surgery*
Humans
Lipectomy / methods*
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Weight Loss*