Also known as torsoplasty, or body lift post weight loss. Plastic surgery for the ex-obese restores the beauty of the body, removing skin that remains after weight loss.

 

Who can have plastic surgery for the ex-obese? 

Men and women.

 

What is plastic surgery for the ex-obese for?

It improves or reshapes some areas or the general outline of the body, removing skin that has fallen, subcutaneous, and fat from regions that have undergone substantial weight loss.

 

How is plastic surgery for the ex-obese performed?

An evaluation is done to determine the best indication in each case, since a plastic surgery of isolated parts of the body might be enough, like arms, legs, or abdomen. In some  cases  liposculpture will be recommended for different regions.

 

What about the scars?

Scars will be large but hidden.

 

Additional information about plastic surgery for the ex-obese:

The average duration of the surgery, the type of anesthesia, hospitalization period, suture removal, preoperative and postoperative care will be indicated after a medical consultation based principally on the size and type of surgery that is to be performed.