Davinci Plastic Surgery is a specialized practice in Washington, D.C. The clinic focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Key areas include facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, and body contouring. The office surgical suite has 10 exam rooms and two operating rooms. Both operating rooms hold AAAHC accreditation for outpatient safety.
Dr. Steven Davison and Dr. Ximena Pinell lead the medical team. Dr. Davison is triple board-certified in plastic and facial surgery. He has authored over 100 clinical papers. Dr. Pinell is double board-certified and trained at Emory University. The team uses Vectra 3D imaging for surgical planning. They also apply the Keller Funnel no-touch technique for breast safety.
The practice treats a diverse group of international patients. Virtual consultations are available via FaceTime and Skype. The surgeons perform complex revisions for rhinoplasty and breast procedures. Non-surgical options include BOTOX and the full range of Juvéderm fillers. Most surgical patients return to work within one week.
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heavy lifting and strenuous arm exercise wait 4–6 weeks."},"result_longevity":"Long-lasting if weight remains stable, though ageing and weight changes can cause recurrent laxity over time.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":9,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Re-operation after primary brachioplasty within 1-2 years; higher in massive weight loss."},"scars":"Permanent scar along the inner or back of the upper arm, sometimes extending to the axilla or chest wall; initially red and raised, usually fading over 12-18 months, with risk of widening or hypertrophy.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single operation; follow-up checks are separate."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Brachioplasty operation","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on the day of the procedure."}}],"qualifier":"Both arms are typically treated in one operation."},"success":{"metric":"Patient satisfaction with arm contour","value":85,"unit":"percent satisfied","horizon":"12 months after surgery","population":"Adults with arm skin laxity, stable weight, standalone brachioplasty","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Standard (inner arm) brachioplasty","suits_whom":"Moderate to severe skin excess along the full arm, often after massive weight loss.","recovery":"Typically 1-2 weeks to light activity; longer scar along the arm."},{"name":"Limited incision (mini) brachioplasty","suits_whom":"Mild to moderate laxity confined to the upper arm near the axilla.","recovery":"Somewhat quicker recovery; shorter scar."},{"name":"Extended brachioplasty","suits_whom":"Laxity extending onto the lateral chest wall.","recovery":"Longer recovery with a longer scar."},{"name":"Liposuction-assisted brachioplasty","suits_whom":"Excess fat along with skin laxity.","recovery":"Similar to standard; more swelling and bruising."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case","outpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":2,"max":3,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Both arms, standard brachioplasty alone."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Front, back and side photos of both arms","Arms-raised photos showing skin laxity","List of blood thinners","Recent blood test results (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay about 7-14 days until the first check, drain and dressing removal, and flight clearance."}}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=united-states/city=washington/procedure=plastika-ruk-brahioplastika/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"rendersOffersList":false}