Brachioplasty in Paris — Arm Lift

Before a brachioplasty

• Consulting: 1 to 2 consultations with the plastic surgeon, +/- 1 consultation with the anesthesiologist
• Tips: Stop smoking at least 3-4 weeks beforehand, stop taking anticoagulants (aspirin or NSAIDs) 10 days before the procedure
• Signature documents (quote, informed consent), and taking pre-operative photographs
• Reflection period: 15 days between the first consultation and the procedure

The intervention of brachioplasty

• Anesthesia: local, local with sedation or general
• Duration of the intervention: Between 1 and 2 hours
• Hospitalization :  Possible on an outpatient basis (same-day discharge) or with a 1-night hospital stay, depending on the extent of the procedure.

Sequences and Outcome of the brachioplasty

• Post-operative instructions : wearing a compression garment for the arms (lipopanthy) for 4 to 6 weeks
• Removing the wires: No threads to remove as all threads are absorbable
• Rest : 1 to 2 weeks
• Resumption of physical activities: Between 3 and 4 weeks
• Resumption of professional activities: after a minimum of 7 days of convalescence
• Timeframe for final result: between 3 and 6 months most often, but sometimes up to 1 year after the procedure

Fee for the intervention

• You will receive a quote at the first consultation.
• The price includes hospitalization, operating room, anesthesia, surgeon, and surgical assistant fees.
• Coverage by social security may be possible if there is significant weight loss after bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding).
  Conditions: "excess skin and fat on the inner surface of the arms"
• CCAM Act:
  – QBFA014: Limb dermolipectomy