Abstract
A Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica é o órgão oficial de divulgação da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP), tem como objetivo registrar a produção científica em Cirurgia Plástica, fomentar o estudo, aperfeiçoamento e atualização dos profissionais da especialidade.
Highlights
Upper limb deformity caused by massive weight loss can be corrected by brachioplasty
Brachioplasty after bariatric surgery removes hanging excess skin-fat, and improves arm contour, making it more cylindrical and balanced; this results in greater amplitude of movement and encourages use of lighter clothing, such as T-shirts or sleeveless shirts[4,6]
This study aims to present the cases of brachioplasty after bariatric surgery, describes the surgical complications observed, and evaluates patient satisfaction using a questionnaire, which was developed for this purpose
Summary
Upper limb deformity caused by massive weight loss can be corrected by brachioplasty. Body contours change; excess skin forms large folds on different parts of the body, such as the upper and lower extremities, abdomen, breasts, and face This body dysmorphia impairs the quality of life of the patients who undergo this surgical procedure[2]. In the arms, this dysmorphia is characterized by the loss of cylindrical contour; this is caused by the development of a skin fold of variable size, which can extend from the elbow to the axilla or beyond, and even to the lateral wall of the chest (Figure 1). Improvement of this surgical technique has resulted in increasingly satisfactory outcomes; the higher number of bariatric surgeries explains the growing demand for brachioplasty[7]
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