This procedure is combined with liposuction to remove excess fat and the redundant excess skin is removed.

It is recommended for patients with excess skin and fat, either caused by aging or massive weight loss.

The incision can be made in the armpit on inner arm; the extension depends on the tissue to be resected.

Its indications are limited to specific cases in which the accumulation of adipose tissue represents a disproportion regarding the volume of the musculoskeletal structure.