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This procedure is done to tighten the loose skin of the upper arm,
a.k.a. Batwings. Excess and loose skin is very common in patients
who have lost a considerable amount of weight and in older patients
who have lost elasticity in their skin. Removing the excess skin
of the arm is known as Brachioplasty.
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The method of surgery is not complicated; the excess skin is marked
and then removed. The incision is placed on the inner surface of
the arm. In some cases, fat is suctioned at the same time. The operation
is performed under general anesthesia and is performed on an outpatient
basis.
The recovery period is approximately one to two weeks. Most people
are back to work within one week.
Not everybody with loose skin is a candidate for Brachioplasty.
Some patients benefit solely from liposuction. Only Dr. Chasan will
be able to tell you which method is best for you.
Return to Dr. Chasan's other Body Procedures.
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