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Typical costs: | - Bicep or tricep implants typically cost about $5,000 to $12,000. For example, Chugay Cosmetic Surgery[1] in Beverly Hills, CA, charges $8,000 for bicep implants, and the same for tricep implants.
- Bicep or tricep implants are considered cosmetic, so they would not be covered by health insurance.
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What should be included: | - At the initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss the patient goals, make sure the patient is a candidate and choose an implant size and shape to achieve desired results.
- For surgery, the patient typically is placed under general anesthesia or sedation with local anesthesia. Then, the surgeon makes an incision, usually in the armpit region, places the implant in a pocket underneath the bicep or tricep muscle, and closes the incision. The surgery takes about an hour and a half. A full recovery takes about a month.
Additional costs: | - The doctor typically will prescribe antibiotics and pain medication for recovery. Antibiotics typically cost less than $15 to $50 or more, depending on the antibiotic prescribed, and pain medication typically costs less than $50.
- An arm compression garment[2] can cost about $45 to $100.
Discounts: | - Many plastic surgeons offer discounts for cash-paying patients or for multiple procedures. For example, Nikolas Chugay, M.D. [3] offers a special in which patients can get bicep or tricep implants and one other listed procedure (examples: calf implants, pectoral implants, four areas of liposuction and others) for $12,500.
- Some patients choose to have bicep and tricep implants done at the same time.
Shopping for bicep or tricep implants: | - A board-certified plastic surgeon should perform the bicep or tricep implant procedure. Both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons[4] and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery[5] offer referral services.
- It is a good idea to ask the surgeon how many bicep or tricep implant surgeries he or she has performed, and to ask to see before-and-after photos of previous clients.
- A suitable candidate for bicep or tricep implants is a non-smoker in good health, at a healthy weight, who desires more definition and shape in the biceps or triceps.
- Risks of bicep or tricep implants include reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, blood clots, infection, nerve damage, dissatisfaction with results, asymmetry and death.
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Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Lee Tiru in Miamii, FL. | Posted: February 17th, 2021 07:02PM |
| Medical Center: Miami |
It’s been over 10 years, the implant has shifted and looks horrible. My triceps are so big that it makes my biceps look small. I would like for someone to help me with replacing the tricep, and get the right size for both. |
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External Resources: | - www.bodyimplants.com/dr-chugay.html
- www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/arm_procedure/garment/index.vm?procid=36&catid=479
- www.bodyimplants.com/chugay-specials.html
- www1.plasticsurgery.org/find_a_surgeon/
- www.surgery.org/consumers/find-a-plastic-surgeon
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