'Hands up technique': An alternative surgical setup for Brachioplasty

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• Conventional brachioplasty positioning requires abducted arms on tables, hindering symmetry assessment.
• This standard method necessitates a dedicated assistant to maintain arm position throughout the procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel, safe, and reproducible positioning technique for brachioplasty.
• To eliminate the need for a dedicated assistant during brachioplasty.
• To enhance intra-operative symmetry comparison during arm lift surgery.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Chinese finger traps and IV drip stands for patient positioning.
• Employed a supine patient position with arms secured via the novel apparatus.
• Focused on facilitating symmetrical tissue resection during brachioplasty.

Main Results:

• The novel technique proved safe and easy to reproduce.
• The method successfully obviated the need for an assistant to hold the patient's arm.
• Intra-operative comparison for symmetry was significantly facilitated.

Conclusions:

• The described Chinese finger trap and drip stand positioning is an effective alternative for brachioplasty.
• This innovative approach improves surgical efficiency and symmetry control in arm lift procedures.
• The technique offers a practical solution for common challenges in brachioplasty positioning.