Shoulder prosthesis
Summary of surgery
TIME
2 - 3h
ANESTHESIA
General
HOSPITALIZATION
1 Night
RECOVERY
15 Days
English subtitled video
The shoulder prosthesis treatment at Clínica Sanza in Barcelona, consists of placing implants in the shoulder area, whose material does not cause immunological reaction and integrates with the tissues in a natural way.
The change in the appearance of the arms resulting from this operation is definitive. At Clínica Sanza, with more than 30 years dedicated exclusively to plastic surgery, we advise the patient on what would be best in his or her case, taking into account that the patient has the last word.WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.
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Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
PATIENT PROFILE
People who wish to increase the contour of their shoulders and cannot achieve it through exercise or sport.
Malformations or accidents that cause atrophy or poor development of one or both shoulders.
PROCEDURE
Shoulder prostheses require a meticulous technique and a correct previous evaluation of each particular case, in order to adapt the final result to the patient’s wishes, evaluating the volume, the projection, the physical constitution and the quality of the skin, among other factors. From this primary evaluation, the type of prosthesis and the volume that best suits the patient’s wishes will be defined.
A single implant can be placed under the deltoid or implants can be placed in each shoulder to mark the anterior, lateral and posterior muscle belly of each shoulder.
The surgical procedure may vary in terms of where the implant will be inserted, as well as the anatomical plane in which it will be placed. Once the implant is placed, the incision is sutured and drains are placed, which will remain in place for 24 hours.
At Clínica Sanza, we usually place the implants in the armpits and under the deltoid muscle.
This procedure can be done in conjunction with other types of prostheses such as triceps, biceps or pectoral prostheses.
DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION
- 2 to 3 hours, depending on the type of prosthesis
PROTOCOL
Preoperative
- Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
- Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
- CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status
Anesthesia
- Local and sedation, or GA
Hospitalization
- Ambulatory or 24 h admission
Postoperative
- Drainage and compressive bandage for 24-48 h.
- Special girdle to avoid hematomas and liquid collections for 2 or 3 weeks.
- Withdrawal of points if rejected, although this does not usually happen.
- Medication if required
- Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription
Convalescence
- Removal of the special girdle in 10-15 days
- Normal activity at 24 h without forced movements or heavy lifting
- Resumption of physical exercise one month after surgery and in a progressive manner.
RESULTS
- More masculine and defined look
- Rejuvenated appearance
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
- Medium-complex intervention
LEVEL OF RISK
- Medium-high
- Risks inherent to the operation: displacement or intolerance of the prostheses requiring a touch-up to improve them.
- Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing
BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS
Biceps prosthesis operation video
If you want to see how a real biceps prosthesis operation is performed, this is your video. It has been filmed in fast motion because the actual operation takes more than 1 hour. It is a complete film, showing from the time the anesthesia is administered, through the scalpel cuts, placement of the biceps prostheses, until the patient is sutured and bandaged.
NOTICE
This is a video of a real operation, we warn that it may cause impression and hurt the sensibility of some people.
