Stable weight
Weight stability and timing are reviewed before surgery is considered.
Body surgery
Post-bariatric surgery
A staged surgical plan for patients who have experienced major weight changes, subject to weight stability, nutrition, and medical assessment.
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Personalized evaluation
The consultation assesses weight stability, nutrition, skin, scars, overall health, and areas of concern.
Coordination with other professionals and staged planning may be required.
- Stable weight
- Nutritional status
- Area-based plan
- Medical team
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Is it right for you?
Who may be a candidate?
Candidacy depends on overall health, anatomy, tissue characteristics, and personal goals.
- Clear and realistic expectations.
- Good overall health.
- Commitment to following instructions and attending appointments.
- An in-person evaluation with the surgeon.
Key considerations
What is evaluated?
Nutritional status
Nutrition and laboratory testing are essential for safety.
Area-based plan
The scope and sequence of procedures are individualized.
Medical team
Other medical specialties may need to participate in care.
Procedure
Planning and safety
Planning includes weight-loss history, nutritional assessment, testing, priorities, safe surgical scope, and extended follow-up.
The technique, timing, scars, and aftercare are explained individually during the consultation.
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery varies by procedure and patient. Medical follow-up is part of the process.
- Personalized instructions and medications.
- Support garments when appropriate.
- Gradual return to work and exercise.
- Scheduled medical appointments.
Process
Recovery step by step
1Consultation
2Planning
3Procedure
4Follow-up
5Progress
Experience and medical judgment
Why choose Dr. Juan Carlos Olaya?
Aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, full member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery, with a master’s degree in bioethics.
The consultation provides clear information, realistic expectations, and an individualized plan.
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Answers before your consultation
What is post-bariatric surgery?
It includes procedures for patients who have experienced major weight changes, always following a complete assessment.
Are all areas treated at the same time?
Not necessarily. Safety may require prioritizing and dividing treatment into stages.
Why is nutrition important?
Nutritional status affects safety, healing, and recovery.
Which tests are required?
Testing depends on medical history, previous surgery, nutritional status, and the planned scope.