MedWorm: Brachioplasty

Autologous Augmentation-Mastopexy After Bariatric Surgery: Waste Not Want Not!

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:31:30 +0100

Conclusion Autologous augmentation-mastopexy provides a robust augmentation, giving more natural ptotic breasts while avoiding the cost and potential complications of implant augmentation. The increased lateral flank scarring is well tolerated by these patients, with the additional benefit of reducing flank fullness. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Innovative TechniquesDOI 10.1007/s00266-010-9479-9Authors Daniel J. A. Thornton, Pinderfields General Hospital Aberford Road WF1 4DG Wakefield UKLe Roux Fourie, Pinderfields General Hospital Aberford Road WF1 4DG Wakefield UK Journal Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-5241Print ISSN 0364-216X (Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

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[The posteromedial brachioplasty.]

Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Selinger R Brachial dermolipectomy, which has been performed for several decades, became more frequent again with the advent of bariatric surgery. However, brachioplasty still raises the problem of its scars, necessary mostly in the longitudinal axis. Most of the described techniques are with a medial scar. The author's purpose is to show, with a five years follow-up, the reasons of its choice of a postero-medial scar: ease of installation of both arms in the same operative field, the better scar quality than in the medial localization and finally because it is comparatively the least visible under several incidences: not only anterior and posterior in abduction but also posterior in adduction. PMID: 18938020 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Chirurgi...

Intralesional Cryosurgery for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Following Aesthetic Surgery: The Results of a Prospective Observational Study

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100

This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of this technology in the treatment of such scars and to assess the reduction of dissatisfaction. Eleven scars (on 11 patients) were treated by intralesional cryosurgery, following breast surgery, otoplasty, face-lifting, and brachioplasty. Each patient scored the concern from the scar and the scar deformity (scale from 1 to 5) prior and following treatment (higher score represents least satisfaction and a severe deformity). The follow-up period was between 3 months and 8 years. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in concern and deformity scores compared with before the cryotreatment (P = .001). The intralesional cryosurgery technique provides the plastic surgeon with an effective instrument to treat hypertrophic scars and keloi...

Brachioplasty After Bariatric Surgery: Personal Technique

Obesity Surgery — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:12:26 +0100

Conclusion The complication rate is similar to other techniques, even if a potential low risk for ulnar nerve damage is present. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Modern Surgery: Technical InnovationDOI 10.1007/s11695-008-9496-9Authors Franco Carlo Migliori, San Martino University Hospital Plastic Surgery Division Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Monoblocco 8 piano levante Genoa Genoa 16132 ItalyMarco Ghiglione, San Martino University Hospital Plastic Surgery Division Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Monoblocco 8 piano levante Genoa Genoa 16132 ItalyGabriele D’Alessandro, San Martino University Hospital Plastic Surgery Division Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Monoblocco 8 piano levante Genoa Genoa 16132 ItalyGian Giacomo Serra Cervetti, San Martino University Hospital Plastic Surgery Div...

Innovations in brachioplasty

News-Medical News Feed — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:15:00 +0100

Innovations in Brachioplasty (arm lift) techniques will be discussed by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) being held at the San Diego Convention Center May 2-6, 2008. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)

Upper body lift.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:27:20 +0100

This article describes three patterns of resection, one for males and two for females. PMID: 18061803 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)

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L brachioplasty correction of excess tissue of the upper arm, axilla, and lateral chest.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:27:12 +0100

Authors: Hurwitz DJ, Neavin T Following massive weight loss, patients evolve severe arm deformity, extending through the axilla and on to the chest. The L brachioplasty was developed to treat the entire deformity through the excision of two unequal ellipses at right angles in the form of an "L." More than 50 patients have been treated since 2002 with esthetic reshaping of the upper arm, leaving inconspicuous scars and only minor complications. There have been eight scar revisions, including two Z-plasties for contracture. The rationale and results compare favorably with contemporary techniques. L brachioplasty is our procedure of choice for the patient who has had massive weight loss, and it can be applied selectively to the aging arm. PMID: 18061807 [PubMed - in process] (Source: ...

Brachioplasty in the massive weight loss patient.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:27:10 +0100

Authors: Aly A, Soliman S, Cram A The arm deformity encountered in most patients who have had massive weight loss is severe. The excess crosses the axilla as an extension of the posterior axillary fold. Surgical treatment requires crossing the axilla with the excision. The authors describe a surgical technique that they have found to be powerful and effective. The position of the final scar is on the posterior aspect of the arm and is more hidden when the person is animating. PMID: 18061808 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)

Considerations in Body Contouring: Brachioplasty

Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:44:12 +0100

Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care Jun 2007, Vol. 2, No. 2: 119-122. (Source: Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care)

Brachioplasty After Massive Weight Loss: A Simple Algorithm for Surgical Plane

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:43:18 +0100

Abstract??After massive weight loss, patients experience a severe skin laxity of the arms with or without associated fat deposits. More than 20 years elapsed after the first aesthetic brachioplasty in 1954 before this problem was addressed with significant technical innovation. The current brachioplasty techniques are somewhat unpredictable and commonly associated with significant untoward results and complications including misplaced, widened, or hypertrophic scars as well as contour deformities resulting from overcorrection centrally and underresection. The authors define preoperative marking that permits reduction of overcorrection problems and makes the surgical technique easy for young surgeons. They have performed this procedure for 6 years with satisfactory results. Content TypeJou...

'Fish-incision' brachioplasty.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:31:03 +0100

We describe a surgical approach using careful mathematical measurements of the deformity that allows the preoperative marking of the incision in the shape of a fish. This incision is specially designed to offset the problems routinely faced in brachioplasty. Mathematical measurements, anatomic marking and conduct of the operation have been described in detail. The 'fish-incision' brachioplasty provides a usable, simple method that is easy to follow and optimises aesthetic results. PMID: 16154120 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Plastic Surgery)

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Brachioplasty After Massive Weight Loss: A Simple Algorithm for Surgical Planning

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:10:11 +0100

Content TypeJournal Article JournalAesthetic Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-5241Print ISSN 0364-216X (Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Body contouring following massive weight loss resulting from bariatric surgery.

Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Chandawarkar RY A sharp increase in bariatric surgery has resulted in spike in the population of patients seeking body-contouring procedures. Skin and soft tissue redundancy of the trunk, buttocks, breasts, upper arms, and thighs following massive weight loss is unsightly and results in medical problems such as musculoskeletal strain from increased tissue weight, intertrigo or functional limitation with walking, maintaining adequate hygiene, bowel and bladder habits and sexual activity. These elements compound the inherent psychosocial issues related to massive weight loss. Using time-tested plastic surgical techniques, several operations have been designed and perfected to address the needs of these patients. These include breast, thigh and lower body lift, abdominoplasty, fa...