Remove the skin and superficial fascia (do not remove the cephalic vein) along the following lines:
- From the jugular notch to the acromion along the clavicle (do not dissect superior to the clavicle and accidentally remove the platysma).
- From the jugular notch to the xiphoid process.
- From the xiphoid process laterally to meet the skin incision from the back dissection.
- From the acromion to a point approximately 5 cm inferior to the elbow and then encircle the proximal forearm.


