Brachioplasty, axilloplasty, and pre-axilloplasty

Brachioplasty can be a satisfactory means of removing excess fat and skin from the upper extremity after moderate to massive weight loss. However, patients must be well informed preoperatively of the scars that are to be expected. The procedure itself is simple, easily performed under local anesthesia, requires minimal or no undermining, and rarely produces complications. Preaxillary fat deposits can also be satisfactorily corrected surgically.