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Brachioplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms extended
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Considerations : Tumescent Solution

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

This surgery is typically performed for patients who notice a bat-wing appearance of their upper arms. It reshapes the upper arm from the back of the arm to the elbow and improves the contour of the...

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