The cosmetic surgery operation which removes excess skin and body fat hanging from the abdomen, arms and thighs.

This problem is most commonly found in the abdomen and consists of extracting the excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and if necessary treat weak muscles in the this region, resulting in a notable improvement of the body contour.

This type of procedure is indicated for patients with excess skin and fatty tissue. Keep in mind that despite contour improvement, a scarring will appear. Nevertheless, in order to achieve good aesthetic results it is necessary that the scarring remains hidden under the underwear.

The extension or quality of the scarring will depend on the tissue extracted as well as the type of skin of each patient.

Medical Consultation: Contemplate the expectations of the change. A thorough examination of the abdomen must be carried out in order to identify hernias or muscular weaknesses so as to repair them during the same procedure.

This procedure is performed in an operating room. According to the extent of the operation, internment may be required or not. Anaesthesia: local with sedation, peridural or general.

After Pre-Operative and Post-Operative indications

The indications below are orientative, since they usually vary from one patient to the other.

Pre-Operative:
- Analysis and tests.
- Fasting - minimum 8 hours.
- If you are taking medication, consulte your surgeon.
- Elastic support belt with Velcro to be used in the postoperative period.
- Suspend all Aspirin consumption 10 days prior to the procedure and cigarette smoking at least 48 hours before the surgery.
- Have someone accompany you at discharge session.

Post-Operative:
- Wear the elastic support bely for approximately 30 days.
- Analgesic and antibiotic medication.
- Bed Rest for at least 24 hours with leg exercises and getting up only to go to the bathroom.
- Balanced diet in order to avoid abdominal distension and constipation.
- Sleep with your thighs semiflexed (on pillows) for approximately three days.
- Stitches will be removed around ten days later.
- The return to your normal activities after approximately two weeks.