People choosing to have a bicep implant are often those who have had an injury and need now to augment their muscle balance in an arm in order to achieve a balanced, symmetrical appearance. Alternatively, people might choose to have the procedure when, even after prolonged muscular conditioning, they have not been able to realize the toning in their upper arm for which they have been striving.
The procedure undertaken involves a very small incision being made in the arm in which an individually designed silicone or other synthetic implant is inserted. The bicep implant will be precisely positioned within the soft tissue which, being composed of muscle and fat, will form a scar tissue to ensure that the implant stays in position. Over time, the implant will become an integral part of the muscle itself. This implant surgery will be performed under a general anesthetic and the operation will normally last between one and two hours. The results are instantaneous but the patient might experience some pain or discomfort for the first few days. It is best not to raise the arms for a couple of days after the surgery but you will then be given an exercise program to enable you to experience a full, comfortable range of motion of the arms. Generally, you can expect to recommence all your normal activity after about four weeks.
There have been few cases of serious side effects of this procedure but it is a surgical operation and, as such, does carry some risks. Bruising and swelling of the area around the implant is to be expected but this should decrease within a few days. Damage to the muscles and nerves in the arm is exceedingly uncommon, as is an infection in the arm resulting in the need to remove the implant. There is similarly the very slight possibility of bleeding causing excessive bruising or a hematoma, which would result in further treatment being necessary and delay the patient’s recovery.
Overwhelmingly, though, bicep implant patients report that they have experienced a surge in their self-confidence after having the procedure carried out.
As with all cosmetic surgery, it is vital for you to choose an experience, well-qualified practitioner in whom you can place your full confidence. You will undergo at least one preliminary consultation in which you discuss your reasons for the bicep transplant and your suitability for the procedure. Your surgeon should also, at this consultation, show you the various options of implant in order for you to come to a fully informed decision about the size and shape that is going to be best. It might also be that the implant is ‘sculpted’ to make sure that it does suit your specific requirements absolutely.
The average cost of bicep implant surgery in the USA is between $5,000 and $9,000, although this does depend somewhat on your geographical region, your choice of surgeon and the implant type selected. The most common price range appears to be between $7,900 and $8,500. In the United Kingdom, the typical cost is between £4,000 and £4,5000.
Bicep Implants
Having a successful bicep implant can help you both create muscular definition and increase the mass of your upper arm.
Bicep Implants
