Post Massive Weight Loss Brachioplasty Aesthetic Outcome and Complications

Abstract

Background: Some people have a "bat wing" deformity and an extension of skin redundancy from the axilla along the lateral chest wall that overlaps in the breast region, which has an effect on surgical choices. Forearm redundancy can also occur in certain people. Objectives: To evaluate the aesthetic outcome and complications of brachioplasty in post massive weight loss patients. Patients and methods: This is a prospective comparative study conducted on 24 patients with brachioplasty; to evaluate the aesthetic outcome and complications of brachioplasty in postoperative weight loss patients, in the Plastic Surgery