Dialysis patient with CVC line, can I get a Brachioplasty?

January 26, 2022
Asked By:aliveinoregon in Portland, Oregon

I’m 26, on dialysis for 7 months. Close to normal Kidney function, not on a transplant list at this time. I’m considered to have EndStage Renal disease because of my time on dialysis, but my Nephrologist is not yet 100% I will stay on. I go twice a week for 3 hours. I have a central venous catheter that I use for dialysis (Neck access) and have lost over 100 pounds, my arms have always been large, but now have a lot of skin and hinders my movements. Would surgery be ok? Would a Dr preform on me?

Answers (4)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
October 17, 2023

Answer: Brachioplasty with a CVC Catheter in Place

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2023

Answer: Brachioplasty with a CVC Catheter in Place

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2022

Answer: Dialysis patient

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2022

Answer: Dialysis patient

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2022

Answer: Arm lift

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2022

Answer: Arm lift

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Surgery

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Answer: Surgery

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