Objective:
to remove flabby skin and fat excess after major weight loss.

After weight reduction surgery, it is common for the skin and tissues to lack elasticity and support concerning the new body, resulting in flabby skin. Thereafter, Post-Bariatric surgery is recommended as the final step in the patient’s weight loss process and aims to reshape the body, removing that fat excess and sagging skin, which can occur in the arms, breasts, buttocks, groin, breeches, and abdomen.

During the procedure, the doctor can perform lower body lifting, arm lifting, thigh lifting, and also breast lifting, depending on the expectations of each individual. After surgery, the patient gains a more toned body with smoother contours, improving the shape of the underlying tissue, and providing harmony and body balance.

Preoperative: before the procedure, the patient answers a questionnaire about his lifestyle, his health, and expectations. At the consultation, laboratory tests are requested and based upon the results, recommendations are provided for taking or pausing the use of certain medications as well as for adjusting the doses of the routine medications being taken; also, the patient is advised to stop smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages days before surgery – it is also important to avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatories, anticoagulants and natural remedies. Absolute fasting of 8 hours is required on the day before the surgery (solid and liquid foods).

Postoperative: after the procedure, the doctor prescribes the needed medications to optimize the cicatrization process as well as to prevent infections It is important to perform lymphatic drainage and the use of compressive straps to support the new contours can also help in the recovery. For a few weeks, it is recommended that the patient does not make an excessive physical effort. The return to activities depends on each case.