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PLASTIC SURGERY
POST BARIATRIC SURGERY
WITH POST BARIATRIC SURGERY WE HELP YOU REMOVE ALL EXCESS OF SKIN AND RECOVER A PLEASANT SILHOUETTE.
ALSO CALLED POST CONTOUR SURGERY MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS
Massive fluctuations in weight often cause the skin to lose its elasticity, so it can no longer return to its original shape once excess weight has been lost. This can leave post-bariatric patients with excess loose skin that hangs from the body in folds.
Also, after substantial weight loss, some people find that they have lost muscle and tissue tone, so they can no longer achieve toning in some areas of their body, no matter how often they exercise.
When these events occur, surgical intervention is necessary to remove excess skin and restore muscle tone to the tissue throughout the treatment area. To help patients achieve a lean and firm upper body profile “Upper body fit”, and help individuals achieve a more toned contour in the lower body “Lower body fit”.
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POST BARIATRIC SURGERY DETAILS
- Anesthesia: General
- Internment: Outpatient
- Care and protection: Girdles and / or elastic bandages, short walks around the house to help prevent blood clots
- Recovery: 3 to 4 weeks. (This time is variable depending on the case of the patient)
- Results: The results are immediate but the final result can be seen months later.
- Associated Surgeries: Liposuction, Lipectomy, Breast Augmentation, Facelift, Mastopexy.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
When should I have the operation?
You should operate when you have lost the weight that was planned and have at least 1 year of bariatric surgery performed and 3 months stable at your new weight. You must be healthy and controlled in your underlying diseases (hypertension, diabetes, etc).
How is the recovery?
The treated area may be swollen, bruised, numb, or painful. Although these symptoms are normal and will improve over time, the residual inflammation resolves completely in about 10 weeks, and the final results will be fully seen.
How long do I have to be at rest?
Normally two weeks after surgery, the patient will be able to return to normal activities, (This will be previously assessed by the doctor)
When can you see the final results?
In general, these types of body contouring procedures require at least three months for the overall cosmetic results to be apparent. Scars typically require 12 months to go through the reshaping process, and because body contouring procedures require significant incisions, they are often evident during this period of time.
How long do body contouring results last?
The main factor affecting longevity of post-bariatric body contouring results is fluctuations in weight. This is the main reason these procedures are delayed until patients have a stable weight for a minimum of 12 months. If patients are able to maintain their weight, long-lasting results can be achieved.
REQUIREMENTS
Although this surgery has raised the standards in body cosmetic surgery, plastic surgeons recommend it only to certain patients, since they must meet the following requirements:
- Being normal weight or slightly overweight
- Follow precise pre- and post-operative indications to minimize risks and optimize results
- Do not smoke for at least two weeks before and after surgery
- Not having diseases linked to being overweight, such as diabetes
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle, that is, eat a balanced diet and do physical activity, in order to maintain the results over time