[Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2018 Oct 30;40(5):591-596. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.10514.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

While overweight and obesity have gradually became global concerns. Bariatric surgery is an effective and safe option for improving quality of life and alleviating psychosocial distress in obese individuals. However,body contouring is required to solve skin problems associated with massive weight loss after bariatric surgery. This article reviews the indications,importance,and postoperative complications of body contouring after bariatric surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery*
  • Body Contouring*
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Quality of Life
  • Weight Loss