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Has anyone had a minimal incision brachioplasty? I just scheduled my procedure for next month. The surgeon said that for optimal results I will probably have to have a second procedure eventually but that the scar is only under the arm pit. I figured it was worth having some residual sagging to avoid the big ugly scar I've seen in a lot of before and after procedures. I talked to 3 surgeons and they all warned that arms do not heal well and the scar will likely be very visible with regular bracioplasty. Also, I'm not at my goal weight, although I've been stable for abotu 6 months now. I started at 320, went down to 230 and then went back to 250 and have stayed there for some time. None of the doctors I've spoken to had a probem with doing brachioplasty or yon me yet (though I'm going to wait a little longer for the tt) since m weight has been stable and the hanging skin is pretty excessive. I'm hoping that getting this done will revitalize my motivation and will have lost more weight by the time I go in for the 2nd procedure. Has anyone else had this type of brachioplasty? What kind of results did you see? Do you think it was worth it?

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This is a good topic I have not even heard of this method but would be interested in any replies and your outcome from the procedure! Good luck!

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fi l me in please!!!!! I want my arms done SO BAD...and a breast lift/maybe implants...I'm 22lbs from goal, the rest of my arms are toned...i can wear SO MANY CUTE clothes & dresses...but I have to find a cardigan to go over anything sleeveless. I dont even care about the scars from having my arms done, but if theres another option i'd love to know about it....

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