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ARTICLES
Brachioplasty post-bariatric
surgery
Morbid obesity is endemic
worldwide. With the
increasing number of gastric
bypass and consequently have
great weight loss and
sagging skin. The sagging
brachial shaped deformity
known as batwing ¨ · Extend
from the elbow to the
armpit, may reach the
lateral chest wall. photo1
Most of these patients seek
out plastic surgeons to
improve the physical
appearance, thanks to the
development of several
surgical techniques to
correct these major
morphological changes,
mainly looking for the
restoration and harmony of
the body contour, resulting
in satisfied patients after
surgery .
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Photo 1:
Appearance of
excess skin. |
Type of anesthesia?:
General
Length of stay?:
24 hours
Duration of surgery?:
2:30 minutes
As the
post-operative?
The pain is of medium
intensity, and
anti-inflammatory
analgesic use tends to
improve as a whole.
Care in the
postoperative period?
Micropore tape called to
be used directly on the
incision for about three
or four months to try to
obtain the best possible
scar.
What position can
take after surgery?
At home there is no need
to lie down, you can
walk or sit on the
couch, but must be
careful to avoid
hyperflexion of the
forearm on the arm for 1
week (approximation of
the hands to shoulder).
Incision site and scar?
The horizontal scar in
the internal brachial
groove is located from
the axilla to near
T-shaped elbow,
depending on the sagging
skin, usually has good
healing to be
imperceptible.
Return to work?
Most patients return to
their jobs at 7 days is
allowed to drive after
10 days.
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Preopraratorio
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