Brachioplasty technique with the use of molds

Over previous years many surgical techniques have been developed to correct lipodystrophy and brachial skin laxity while providing a natural, discreet contour and symmetrical scars, a goal that has not always been achieved. In this study, the authors classify the alterations of the arm into three de...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 105; no. 5; p. 1854
Main Authors de Souza Pinto, E B, Erazo, P J, Matsuda, C A, Regazzini, D V, Burgos, D S, Acosta, H A, do Amaral, A G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2000
Subjects
Adult
Arm - surgery
Cicatrix - etiology
Female
Humans
Lipodystrophy - surgery
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Skin Aging - physiology
Surgery, Plastic
Suture Techniques - instrumentation
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:Over previous years many surgical techniques have been developed to correct lipodystrophy and brachial skin laxity while providing a natural, discreet contour and symmetrical scars, a goal that has not always been achieved. In this study, the authors classify the alterations of the arm into three degrees and propose a different surgical treatment, to be used alone or associated with another procedure, for each classification. They developed a new technique that uses a mold to mark the incision in an italic double S-shape. From 1996 to 1998, 20 patients who underwent this surgery showed symmetrical and smaller scars with better results and minimal complications.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-200004050-00035