Plastic surgery
Lipoabdominoplasty with Dr. Manuel Jara in Lima, Peru
Available upon request. Abdominal contouring with liposuction and muscle repair.
What it is
Combines liposuction for contouring with removal of excess skin and repair of the abdominal wall.
Ideal candidate
Patients with excess abdominal skin and abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) after pregnancy or weight loss.
Dr. Jara's technique and approach
This procedure can be discussed during a consultation. It is not among the procedures Dr. Jara actively promotes.
Investment
Discussed during your consultation.
Recovery at a glance
Two weeks of reduced activity.
Step by step
From your first message to the one-month check
01
Assessment with virtual simulation
02
Surgical planning
03
Surgery
04
Week-1 follow-up
05
2-week follow-up
06
1-month follow-up
Recovery timeline
Week 1
Follow-up with Dr. Jara: splint or drain removal, as applicable.
2 weeks
Second follow-up visit. Most patients resume social activities.
1 month
Recovery assessment and adjustments to aftercare.
6–12 months
Final results, with swelling fully resolved.
Risks and expectations
Seroma (fluid buildup), a long scar across the lower abdomen, and a longer recovery than with other procedures.
FAQ
What Lipoabdominoplasty patients ask
Two weeks. This allows time for your in-person consultation, surgery, and the first two follow-up visits with Dr. Jara before your return flight.