A hidden arm lift can refine the upper arm without the long, visible scar of traditional brachioplasty. These arm reduction before-and-after photographs feature a 31-year-old Black female patient, 5'6" tall and 165 pounds, treated with a crescent or mini arm lift. The operation focuses on loose skin at the uppermost inner arm, where the arm meets the armpit. Through a crescent-shaped incision positioned in the natural axillary fold, excess skin is excised and the remaining tissue is tightened to improve the upper arm silhouette. Because the incision stays in the armpit, the resulting scar is concealed in a less conspicuous location rather than traveling down the arm. This hidden-scar advantage makes limited-incision arm lifting appealing for appropriately selected patients. Surgery takes approximately 2–3 hours under general anesthesia. The after photographs show a smoother upper arm profile and less skin bunching near the axilla. Temporary bruising, swelling, and underarm tightness are common after surgery. Most patients can manage light activities within several days and may return to sedentary work in about a week. Heavy lifting, intense exercise, and forceful overhead movements are avoided during initial recovery. A crescent lift does not adequately correct extensive loose skin reaching the elbow. The degree of correction depends on skin laxity and tissue quality. Upper arm definition becomes clearer as swelling resolves, while the concealed axillary scar slowly matures.
Beverly Hills patient gets smaller arms with brachioplasty surgery.
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- Ageundisclosed
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityBlack
- Height5’ 6” - 6’ 0”
- Weight150 - 199 lbs
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This mini arm lift before-and-after gallery features a 31-year-old Black woman who is 5'6" tall and weighs 165 pounds. A crescent arm lift, sometimes called a hidden scar arm lift or short-scar brachioplasty, improves mild upper arm sagging when redundant skin is concentrated close to the axilla. Instead of creating the long inner-arm scar associated with a full brachioplasty, the surgeon places a curved incision in the armpit crease and removes a limited crescent of loose skin. The principal cosmetic benefit is a discreet scar tucked into the underarm, helping preserve an uninterrupted appearance along the visible upper arm. Performed under general anesthesia, crescent arm reduction typically requires 2–3 hours. The postoperative photographs demonstrate improved skin tension and a more defined contour near the upper inner arm. Expected downtime includes several days of soreness, bruising, swelling, and restricted arm motion. Gentle daily activity usually resumes within days, while desk-based work may be possible after roughly one week. Strenuous exercise, lifting, and overhead stretching must wait until healing permits. This technique targets localized skin excess and is not a substitute for a full arm lift when laxity extends toward the elbow. The photos emphasize the improved upper arm contour and the position of the concealed axillary incision. Final definition develops as swelling subsides and the underarm scar matures. The approach is best for localized underarm laxity.