The post-bariatric surgery

Significant weight loss may result in the presence of redundant skin. After weight loss, the skin often fails to tighten and then sagging and hanging skin may appear. The post-bariatric surgery considers the entire body and involves different procedures to remove the redundant skin especially in the arms, stomach, thighs, breasts, and buttocks.

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*	What is the post-bariatric surgery?
*	Preoperative evaluation - Post-bariatric surgery
*	Risks and potential complications
*	Post - Bariatric surgery preparation
*	Postoperative care
*	What care should be taken after the post-bariatric surgery?

	Faqs

	Surgical technique

Preoperative evaluation - Post-bariatric surgery

What is the preoperative evaluation of the post-bariatric patient?

The post-bariatric surgery patient must be carefully assessed. The patient who has had a significant weight loss is completely different to any other patient. The preoperative evaluation may include:


	Degree of hanging skin.

	Degree of skin laxity.

	Evaluation of the potential incisions.

	Use of liposuction.

A thorough preoperative health history and physical examination will be performed. Some laboratory tests are required. Any previous condition must be treated by the specialist, who authorizes the surgery.
The following aspects are taking into account before surgery:


	Anesthesia protocol for the post-bariatric surgery patient.

	Procedures to be performed during the post-bariatric surgery.

	Surgical equipment.

	Possibility of blood transfusion.

	Pain management.

	Duration of the procedure.

	Post-operatory protocol.

Pre and post-operative photos of the patient are taken.