Scottsdale – The popularity of plastic surgery after major weight loss continues to grow. Today, we are going to discuss belt lipectomy. These are the 5 quick facts about the procedure we feel all patients should know about:

1. Belt lipectomy is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and rolls, that develop after major weight loss.

2. Belt lipectomy creates an incision all the way around the body.

3. The procedure is better applied in patients without saggy outer thighs.

4. Belt lipectomy can be performed in 4 to 6 hours.

5. Hospital stay is recommended to improve outcomes and reduce risks.