After significant weight loss, such as that caused by bariatric surgery, excess skin may appear on certain parts of the body, such as the abdomen, arms, legs, breasts, and buttocks, which can leave the body looking soft and an indefinite silhouette.
Typically, 5 or more surgeries are needed to correct excess skin. These surgeries can be performed 2 or 3 times.
- In these cases it is indicated the reconstructive surgery.
- Or dermolipectomy.
- Which can even be performed free of charge by the plastic surgery services of the SUS and also has health insurance coverage.
- However.
- To do this.
- Surgery should correct the problems that excess skin can cause.
- Such as dermatitis in the folds.
- Imbalance and difficulty of movement.
- Not only in order to improve the aesthetic appearance.
In cases where the person simply wants to improve the aesthetics of the body, this type of surgery can be performed in private clinics.
Restorative surgery is usually performed in cases of rapid weight loss, such as after bariatric surgery. In these cases, the skin, which has been stretched by excess fat and does not shrink with weight loss, results in complications, not only aesthetics, but interferes with the person’s ability to move and accumulates sweat and dirt, causing rashes and fungi. Infections
In addition, to undergo this surgery, it is also important to meet the following requirements:
To perform surgery for free or with health plan care, the plastic surgeon must make a report demonstrating the person’s need, and it may also be necessary to undergo an expert doctor’s evaluation for confirmation.
Dermolipectomy is a surgery to remove excess skin, and there are several types, depending on the place to intervene, being indicated by the plastic surgeon according to the degree of sagging and the need of each person. The main types, which can be done alone or combined are:
Also known as abdominal dermolipectomy, this surgery removes excess skin that forms in the abdomen after weight loss, which is quite flaccid and causes so-called belly in apron. In some cases, fur can lead to fungal infections, so it is considered a necessary reconstructive surgery and not just aesthetics.
Abdominoplasty is done by pulling the skin and removing the leftover part, being able to be done in conjunction with liposuction or with the union of the abdominal muscles, to reduce the volume of the belly and shrink the waist, giving a young woman. Understand step by step how abdominoplasty is performed.
With mammoplasty, the plastic surgeon repositions the breasts, removing excess skin and making them firmer. This surgery is also known as mastopexia, and can be performed alone or with the installation of silicone prostheses, which can increase the breasts, for women who want it.
Also known as body lift, this surgery corrects the sagging of various parts of the body at once, such as the trunk, abdomen and legs, giving the body a more toned and contoured appearance.
This surgery can also be performed in conjunction with liposuction, which helps remove localized excess fat, shrink size and improve appearance.
This type of surgery is also called arm or thigh dermolipectomy, because it removes excess skin that interferes with aesthetics and interferes with movements and hinders professional and daily activity.
In these cases, the skin is stretched and repositioned to reshape the desired area. Understand how surgery is performed and how recovery occurs after the thigh lift.
This procedure removes excess fat and fat that falls on the eyes, cheeks and neck, helping to soften wrinkles and rejuvenate the face.
Facelift is very important to improve the self-esteem and well-being of the person who has suffered a very intense weight loss. Learn more about how facelift is performed.
Reconstructive surgery lasts 2 to 5 hours, with general or local anesthesia, which varies depending on the type of procedure and whether there are other associated techniques, such as liposuction.
The hospitalization time is approximately 1 day, needing rest at home for a period of 15 days to 1 month.
During the recovery period, it is recommended to use pain relievers, prescribed by your doctor, to avoid carrying weight and return to surgeon-scheduled visits for a re-evaluation, usually after 7 to 10 days. In many cases, antithrombotic prophylaxis may be necessary, taking blood thinners, under medical supervision. Find out what other precautions to take after this type of surgery.