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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Arm contouring is a significant concern for individuals post-massive weight loss and the aging population seeking to maintain aesthetic appearance.
  • Brachioplasty has evolved as a safe and increasingly popular procedure for enhancing arm aesthetics, with diverse approaches documented since the 1930s.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive literature review on surgical and non-surgical procedures for aesthetic arm contour improvement.
  • To describe commonly used techniques, classification systems, and outcomes in arm contouring procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed using keywords such as "brachioplasty," "arm lift," "arm contouring," "arm liposuction," "noninvasive arm lift," and "minimally invasive arm lift."
  • The review synthesized information on various surgical and non-surgical modalities for arm aesthetic enhancement.

Main Results:

  • Multiple effective methods exist for arm contouring, with classification systems aiding in treatment selection based on fat/skin excess and deformity location.
  • Common approaches include liposuction, skin excision, combined procedures, and non-surgical devices; however, no single technique demonstrates superiority.
  • Infection, hematoma, and poor scarring are the primary reported complications, with brachioplasty generally offering low complication rates and high patient satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Brachioplasty and other arm contouring procedures can yield good results with high patient satisfaction and low complication rates.
  • Classification systems are valuable for tailoring treatments, but further research is needed to establish definitive superiority of any technique.
  • Non-surgical options for arm fat reduction and skin tightening show promise for select patients, warranting further investigation and higher levels of evidence.