The Constriction Arm Band Deformity in Brachioplasty Patients: Characterization and Incidence Using a Prospective Registry

Background: Demand for brachioplasty in the United States has seen a dramatic increase, from 338 procedures in 2000 to 17,860 in 2016. In this article, the authors present their series of arm band deformities not yet described in the literature. Methods: This is a retrospective review of massive weight loss patients undergoing brachioplasty at their institution from 2000 to 2016. Preoperative and postoperative photographs were reviewed....