Preventing, Diagnosing, and Managing Nerve Injury After Brachioplasty Surgery
Preventing, Diagnosing, and Managing Nerve Injury After Brachioplasty Surgery Brachioplasty, when conducted by experienced practitioners, is associated with predictable outcomes and manageable risks, although, though rare, nerve injury is possible. The most common nerve injury affects the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve since it is found within the dissection plane. Nerve…
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients
Upper Arm Anatomy for Brachioplasty Patients Brachioplasty surgery can lead to complications if the surgeon damages the underlying structures. Human arm anatomy consists of skin, fat, muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels. The soft tissues contribute to skin firmness or laxity, the latter of which is a common issue for…