Post-Weight Loss Surgery

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In situations of weight gain or loss in a short period, it is common for skin elasticity to be lost, leading to fat and sagging. To correct this problem, body contouring surgery is one of the most recommended by specialists.

During the procedure, the surgeon removes the excess skin, thus reshaping the body and "lifting" the sagging and wrinkled skin.

Post-obesity surgery is usually associated with other types of surgery, such as liposuction and brachioplasty, for example. This need is assessed according to the patient's condition, and regardless of the number of combinations, a medical evaluation before surgery is very important to achieve the desired results.

Before and after the surgery

In general, the patient's age, the number of areas with sagging skin, and the quality of the skin directly affect the surgery's success. As with other procedures, the patient needs to undergo routine tests and prepare for the preoperative period by avoiding medication, alcohol, and smoking.

After the surgery, it is important to avoid sun exposure for two months, and in addition, hygiene should be done carefully with an antiseptic on the incisions.

Maintaining a healthy diet and keeping the body hydrated is also very important for preserving the results. Therefore, medical and nutritional follow-up is a good tip for those undergoing body contouring surgery.

The total recovery time varies depending on the number of surgical combinations for each case.