Positioning the scar of the region brachioplasty upper arm in ex-obese patients

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Brachioplasty is the surgical treatment of severe ptosis of the arm tissues, which is located on the inside and bottom, extending from the armpit to the elbow when the arm is in abduction, having or not fat deposits.

Objective:

The objective of this work is to show the positioning of the brachioplasty scar in the lower region of the arm, viewed only afterwards, in ex-obese patients, not being visible by patient or whoever is before him or her, during the arm abduction.

Methods:

18 patients were selected and undergone bilateral brachioplasty with lower region positioning of the scar.

Results:

the satisfaction degree of the patients with the scar positioning in this region was relevant, allowing it to be imperceptible during arm abduction by the patient or whoever is before him or her.

Conclusions:

The surgical technique applied to brachioplasty is safe and reproducible, constituting a good alternative to disguise the scar in this region, important factor in ex-obese patients' surgery.

Keywords:
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Arm/Surgery; Weight Loss; Surgery; Plastic/Methods