The post-bariatric or also called lipectomy is an aesthetic procedure that consists of the elimination of excess skin in people who have flaccid or hanging skin in specific areas of the body such as the face, buttocks, arms, legs, torso and abdomen or torso, In this surgery, general anesthesia is necessary because it is a major surgery.

The surgery lasts approximately 5 to 8 hours depending on the case, it is also called massive weight loss surgery, obesity surgery and among other names.