The decision to undergo a drastic weight reduction process begins when weight gain significantly affects a person's daily life to such an extent that they consider bariatric surgery, on which the entire therapy is based.

What is post-bariatric plastic surgery?

It is a comprehensive surgical treatment that repositions the tissues of the anatomical areas involved:

• Face
• Arms
• Breasts
• Back
• Abdomen
• Thighs

Features

• Specifically combined surgeries lasting less than 5 hours.
• The surgery is prepared over the 40 days prior to the procedure from a biochemical and nutritional standpoint, with scheduled autotransfusions if indicated.
• Perfectly planned in terms of pre-surgical design.
• A team of three or more plastic surgeons, assisted by three specialised surgical technicians.
• Overall results.

How is it approached?

1. Assessment of the patient's biochemical and nutritional status. Appropriate supplementation will be provided, whenever necessary.
2. Surgical planning. This is carried out using 2-dimensional images and, in areas of interest, using 3-dimensional images obtained by CT scan. This sophisticated examination will guide us on the relationship between the muscular structures and the skin tissue. It will help us to decide on the anchorage areas, on which we will have to suspend or lower the skin tissue to its precise and symmetrical position.
3. Post-surgical follow-up. A surgical procedure is a process that begins with careful preliminary study and ends with greater aftercare. Post-operative comfort is necessary for the patient's healing. Follow-up throughout the first few weeks until the second month helps the entire process.

How is the procedure performed?

A team of three plastic surgeons, assistants and three surgical technicians make up the surgical team. The procedure is carried out in a series of linked and staggered phases. The scheduling of the surgical stages, combined with the different anatomical areas being operated on, allows the process to be optimised.

When is post-bariatric plastic surgery indicated?

This decision should be made after a reasonable period of time following bariatric surgery.

The opinion of the surgeon who performed the previous surgery is of great importance.