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Crural lift
post-bariatric surgery
The increased number of
patients with large
weight loss is mainly
due to the various
bariatric procedures
available today.
Ex-obese patients may
have body contour
deformities and lower
limbs. The crural
lipodystrophy caused by
the sagging and loss of
skin turgor especially
in the medial aspect of
the leg, often cause
difficulty walking and
hygiene as well as
dermatitis or repeated
infections.
The crural lift is a
procedure used in cases
of great weight loss and
sagging skin,
application of
vibrolipoaspiración
before resection allows
resection safer and more
acceptable results.
The crural lift with
previous
vibrolipoaspiración
produce satisfactory
results, therefore
requires a judicious
planning of incisions
terms of positioning a
fixation of tissues.
Type of anesthesia?:
Epidural
Length of stay?:
24 hours
Duration of surgery?:
3 hours
As the
post-operative?
The pain is of medium
intensity, and
anti-inflammatory
analgesic use tends to
improve as a whole.
Care in the
postoperative period?
Micropore tape called to
be used directly on the
incision for about three
or four months to try to
obtain the best possible
scar.
What position can
take after surgery?
At home there is no need
to lie down, you can
walk or sit on the couch
with her legs spread,
but must be careful to
avoid hyperflexion of
the legs during the
first week
(approximation of the
breast to the knees).
Incision site and scar?
The vertical scar along
the inner thigh in the
form of T, depending on
the sagging skin,
usually has good healing
to be imperceptible.
Return to work?
Most patients return to
their jobs after 10 days
is allowed to drive
after 10days.
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Figure 1:
preopraratorio
and
post-operative |
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