This procedure is intended for women or men who want to have slimmer arms. In addition, this surgery allows to remove the excess skin through an incision along the arm and to lipo the arms.
This procedure is proposed when the excess skin is too important for which sport / diet / liposuction / aesthetic medicine (cryotherapy) are ineffective. The excess skin must be carefully removed to restore harmony to the body. harmony to the body.
Certain factors accelerate its occurrence such as: a weight variationweight change pregnanciesor certain skin diseases (affecting the connective tissue).
It takes place at medical practice. You will discuss with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in order to specify your expectations and he will determine with you the best possible option.
Some additional examinations will be prescribed (adapted according to each patient) as well as preoperative photos will be performed.
At the end of the consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you a estimate and a operative consent.
Brachioplasty is a very frequent procedure very frequent operation in plastic surgery. The goal is to remove excess skinto reduce the the circumferenceand to firm up the arms.
The scars are along the arm hidden internally. Please note that each patient is different and your case will be discussed with Dr Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in consultation.
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will see you again on the day of surgery to make the preoperative drawings using a black marker and a ruler to be as precise as possible.
Type of anesthesia
General anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist
Duration of the intervention
Between 2 and 3 hours. Performed only by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH
Type of hospitalization
Hospitalization (1 to 2 days)
Moderate pain and depends on the amount of suctioned lipo
Postoperative consultation with the surgeon at D-1 and 1 month. Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH can be reached in case of additional needs
The patient will have to be off work for 1 month. This period will depend on the job performed
A arm restraint garment should be worn day and night for 4 weeks
The results are immediateHowever, it is necessary to wait a few months for the final results
The scars have their final appearance around 12-18 months
Yes. After massive weight loss, a prior agreement can be granted by the Social Security (QZFA014 Dermolipectomy of the limbs).
The patient must have an excess of skin on the arms, which cannot be treated by sport/dietary hygiene rules.
You can consult the criteria of assumption of responsibility on the site of the Social Security: ameli.fr.
The patient may be summoned by the Social Security doctor to ensure that the criteria for coverage are met.
The doctor examines the patient and gives a positive or negative opinion on the treatment. An answer is usually given within 3 weeks.
Please contact your health insurance company for a possible reimbursement of fees.
No. For the other case it is an aesthetic act
The tobacco is recognized as a a factor that delays skin healingwhich results in a longer healing time, increase the risk of complications and to give unsightly scars. The scientific literature agrees with this (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22566015/) and this is why I recommend to all my patients to stop smoking before a plastic surgery intervention.
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The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a surgeon specialized in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, registered with the Order of Physicians of the city of Paris 16 under the number 75/89697.
The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a specialist in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic medicine injections, which he practices at the MAISON ABEILLE in Paris 16.
Plastic surgeon
16, Avenue du Colonel Bonnet
75016 Paris
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01.40.50.00.34