Triceps prosthesis surgery
English subtitled video
The triceps prosthesis surgery at Clínica Sanza in Barcelona, Spain, consists of placing implants on the arm zone, whith material that does not cause immunological reaction and integrates in the tissues naturally.
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 their case, bearing in mind 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.
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PATIENT PROFILE
People that wish to increase the triceps contour which does not develop by doing sport.
People with malformations or that have suffered accidents, that caused a deformity in the triceps muscle.
PROCEDURE
Triceps prosthesis requires a meticulous technique and a correct previous evaluation of each particular case, to achieve the final results that the patient wishes, evaluating the volume, projection, physical constitution, skin quality and other factors. From this primary evaluation, the volume of the prothesis will be defined acording to the patient’s wishes.
Tricep implants have an oval shape, like biceps but shorter (they usually measure 10 t0 15 cm long and 4 to 8 cm wide). They are placed through incisions in the axilla and placed under the brachial triceps muscle. Once the implants are placed the incision is sutured and drainages are placed during 24 hours.
This procedure can be done with other prosthesic implants like biceps, shoulders or pectorals.
DURATION OF THE SURGERY
- From 1 to 2 hours.
PROTOCOL
Pre-surgery
- Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
- Follow specific patterns determined by the doctor.
- Cardiac and respiratory analysis and other tests if required.
Anesthesia
- Local and sedation, general if the patient wishes.
Hospitalization
- Ambulatory or 24 h hospitalization.
Post-surgery
- Drainage and compressive bandage during 24 h.
- Special compressive band to avoid bruising and liquid collections during 5 to 10 days.
- Suture removal within 7 days if they are not reabsorbed.
- Medication if required.
- Mandatory examinations after several days, several weeks and several months, according to prescription.
Convalescence
- Special belt removal at 5-10 days after surgery.
- Normal activity within 24 h without making forced moves and don’t weight-lift.
- Physical exercise after a month from surgery and in a progressive way.
RESULTS/OUTCOME
- Improved arm aesthetics.
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
- Medium-complex intervention.
RISK LEVEL
- Medium.
- Intervention risks: implant displacement or contracture that will require a retouch to replace it, nervous sensibility alterations.
- General intervention risks: hemorrhage, infection and scarring alteration.
BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS


Video of biceps prosthesis surgery
If you want to see how a real biceps prosthesis surgery is performed, this is the video for you. It has been filmed in fast motion because the real operation lasts more than 1 hour. It is a complete filming, it shows from when the anaesthesia is administered, through the cuts with the scalpel, placement of the biceps prostheses, until the patient is sutured and bandaged.
WARNING: This is a video of a real operation, we warn that it may cause an impression and hurt the sensitivity of some people.
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