The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. It takes about 2-3 hours. The drooping excess skin and adipose tissue are removed. The underlying muscles are tightened. A better contour can be achieved by adding liposuction to the waist area in patients who need it. In this surgery, negative pressure tubes called drains should be used to prevent blood and serum from accumulating under the skin. It is usually removed at the time of discharge, 2-3 days later, rarely it may be necessary to keep it longer.
We recommend that you stay in the hospital for 2 nights after the operation. You will have enough pain that can be controlled with painkillers. We recipe painkillers on discharge. We recommend that you rest for 7-10 days. You will also need to use a special corset for 6 weeks.