Massive weight loss after bariatric surgery and the demand (desire) for body contouring surgery

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther M. Klopper ◽  
Henriette C. Kroese-Deutman ◽  
Frits J. Berends
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
Body Contouring Surgery

scholarly journals Body contouring surgery in a massive weight loss patient: An overview

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (S 01) ◽  
pp. 114-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhat Shrivastava ◽  
Aggarwal Aditya ◽  
Khazanchi Rakesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
The Body ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Exciting Field ◽  
Body Contouring Surgery ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Individual

ABSTRACTThe number of patients with history of extreme overweight and massive weight loss (MWL) has risen significantly. Majority of patients are left with loose, ptotic skin envelopes, and oddly shaped protuberances, subsequent to weight loss. Redundant skin and fat can be seen anywhere on the body following MWL. This group of population presents many unique problems and challenges. Body contouring surgery after MWL is a new and exciting field in plastic surgery that is still evolving. Conventional approaches do not adequately cater to the needs of these patients. Complete history, detailed physical examination, clinical photographs and lab investigations help to plan the most appropriate procedure for the individual patient. Proper counseling and comprehensive informed consent for each procedure are mandatory. The meticulous and precise markings based on the procedure selected are the cornerstones to achieve the successful outcome. Lower body contouring should be performed first followed six months later by breast, lateral chest and arm procedures. Thighplasty is usually undertaken at the end. Body contouring operations are staged at few months′ intervals and often result in long scars. Staging is important as each procedure can have positive impact on adjacent areas of the body. Secondary procedures are often required. However, proper planning should lead to fewer complications and improved aesthetic outcome and patient satisfaction.

Body Contouring Surgery Improves Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan ElAbd ◽  
Osama A. Samargandi ◽  
Khalifa AlGhanim ◽  
Salma Alhamad ◽  
Sulaiman Almazeedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Body Contouring Surgery

Body Contouring Surgery Improves Physical Activity in Patients After Massive Weight Loss—a Retrospective Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijia Cai ◽  
Linda Maringa ◽  
Theresa Hauck ◽  
Anja M. Boos ◽  
Marweh Schmitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
Body Contouring Surgery

scholarly journals Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery Patients: The Skin beyond the Fat

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1565
Author(s):  
Paolo Toninello ◽  
Alvise Montanari ◽  
Franco Bassetto ◽  
Vincenzo Vindigni ◽  
Antonio Paoli
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Multivitamin Supplementation ◽  
Bariatric Patients ◽  
The Aesthetic

Body contouring surgery after the massive weight loss due to bariatric surgery deals with different kinds of complications. The aim of this review is to analyze the role that some nutrients may play in tissue healing after surgery, thus helping plastic surgeons to improve the aesthetic and health outcomes in massive weight loss patients under a multidisciplinary approach. As a matter of fact, preoperative nutritional deficiencies have been shown for vitamins and minerals in a large percentage of post-bariatric patients. Preoperative deficiencies mainly concern iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamins (both fat-soluble and water-soluble), but also total protein. During the postoperative period, these problems may increase because of the patients’ very low intake of vitamins and minerals after bariatric surgery (below 50% of the recommended dietary allowance) and the patients’ low compliance with the suggested multivitamin supplementation (approximately 60%). In the postoperative period, more attention should be given to nutritional aspects in regard to the length of absorptive area and the percentage of weight loss.

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