Before the operation, the plastic surgeon and the patient discuss the problem areas of the body, medications, existing diseases, and allergies, the patient is also instructed on the scope and risks of the operation. In some cases, losing weight before the surgery might be recommended.

After the operation, the incision area should be bandaged every 2 to 3 days using dry bandages. The surgery is done with soluble threads, so there is no need to remove them. A scar will remain, though little visible. We advise avoiding sunlight for at least a year to make the scar less noticeable.