Brachioplasty by Power-Assisted Liposuction and Fat Transfer: A Novel Approach That Obviates Skin Excision
Conclusions
Brachioplasty by means of power-assisted liposuction and lipofilling is a safe and reliable option that obviates excisional surgery in patients with mild to moderate brachial ptosis.
Level of Evidence
4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - August 16, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Abboud, M. H., Abboud, N. M., Dibo, S. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Commentary on: Incidence and Risk Factors of Major Complications in Brachioplasty: Analysis of 2,294 Patients
(Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - June 16, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Shermak, M. A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Incidence and Risk Factors of Major Complications in Brachioplasty: Analysis of 2,294 Patients
Conclusions
Complication rates from brachioplasty are much lower than previously reported. Hematoma and infection are the most common major complications. Combined procedures, male gender, and BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 are independent risk factors for complications.
Level of Evidence: 2
Risk (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - June 16, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Nguyen, L., Gupta, V., Afshari, A., Shack, R. B., Grotting, J. C., Higdon, K. K. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Post-bariatric body contouring: oue experience.
Abstract
Obesity is a growing socio-economic problem especially in the western population. Patients who are undergoing bariatric surgery after a significant weight loss have an altered body profile which may have an important psychological impact. These patients may be candidates for surgical body-lifting. The aim of body-lifting is to obtain a firmer, tighter, rejuvenated appearance for patients who have lax, ptotic tissues. In this paper we describe our experience with two techniques currently practiced by our team, brachioplasty and thigh lift, reporting the indications, the surgical technique and possi...
Source: Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis - May 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Grieco M, Grignaffini E, Simonacci F, Di Mascio D, Raposio E Tags: Acta Biomed Source Type: research
Brachioplasty: A Personal Approach
Brachioplasty has become one of the most rapidly growing operations in plastic surgery. There are a variety of arm presentations, due to either weight loss or other reasons, and the extent of the defect can carry into the lateral chest wall and the back. In this featured operative technique article, the author describes indications, patient selection, and criteria for classifying brachioplasty, and illustrates the surgical techniques of this procedure. Markings, scar positioning, and the various operative steps are described along with the intricacies of postoperative care, including scar control. A personal experience, al...
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Egrari, S. Tags: Featured Operative Technique Source Type: research
Modified Fish-Incision Technique in Brachioplasty: A Surgical Approach to Correct Excess Skin and Fat of the Upper Arm (Restoring the Armpit Contour)
We describe a modified approach to the “fish incision” technique defining a preoperative marking procedure that permits the reduction of overcorrection problems to reshape and improve the contour of the armpit with camouflage of scar sequelae. Our modifications to the original technique focus on incision placement along the medial bicipital groove and armpit, based on the the drawings of the tails following dynamic lines of the armpit contour established by the underlying muscles. We drew the tails slightly with a 60° angle between the tails and the width depending on patient’s arm contour and on the excess of the s...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - March 12, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Liposuction-Assisted Medial Brachioplasty after Massive Weight Loss: An Efficient Procedure with a High Functional Benefit
Conclusions: Liposuction-assisted medial brachioplasty is a safe and efficient technique. It offers a functional benefit with a low nonaesthetic complication rate. Despite the inherent scars, the majority of patients would undergo this intervention again because of an important satisfaction rate and improvement in quality of life.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Risk, III. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - December 30, 2014 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic: Original Articles Source Type: research
Risk of Adverse Outcomes When Plastic Surgery Procedures Are Combined
Conclusions: Some combinations of elective outpatient procedures conferred an additive, and sometimes more than additive, venous thromboembolism risk. This is an important consideration when informing patients of potential postoperative complications and for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 24, 2014 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Special Topics Source Type: research
Aesthetic Refinements in Body Contouring in the Massive Weight Loss Patient: Part 2. Arms
Conclusion: This literature review has elucidated multiple approaches to brachioplasty, and the pearls and pitfalls described may all be incorporated to produce excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction in an individualized approach. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 29, 2014 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic: Original Articles Source Type: research
Brachioplasty with Limited Scar
There is a growing interest in upper arm aesthetic surgery but many patients do not accept the visible inner arm scar. Minimal incision brachioplasty using a shorter scar, concealed in the axilla, produces results equal to that of the traditional approach in comparable cases. Patients with massive weight loss may not meet the criteria for surgery. Patient selection and careful preoperative markings are critical to the success of the procedure. The author describes the technique he has been using for more than 30 years along with refinements. Minimal incision brachioplasty is an alternative to the traditional long scar appr...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lawrence S. Reed Source Type: research
Brachioplasty
This article contrasts the ideal appearance of the female upper arm, axilla, and upper midlateral chest with the sagging and/or oversized deformity. The constellation of postbrachioplasty aesthetic deformity is introduced. These aesthetic shortcomings are best avoided, because they are difficult to correct. The L brachioplasty with liposuction is described in a recent case and applied to a variety of deformities to show the range of applicability and quality of results. The role of liposuction in arm reshaping is examined. The aesthetic advantages and low complication rate of the L brachioplasty are contrasted with other c...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - July 28, 2014 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dennis Hurwitz Source Type: research
