Bariatric surgery for the morbidly obese patient is no longer just indicated for weight reduction, but has also become an important co-morbid disease modifier in these patients. As the procedures are becoming safer to perform and better understood, more and more obese patients are turning to this...
Who Is a Candidate for Post-Bariatric Surgery? Ideal candidates for post-bariatric body contouring surgery are those who have lost a substantial amount of weight and wish to further enhance their figure. Otherwise, to be deemed eligible for this type of treatment, you should be in good overall...
Bariatric Surgery Patients:Individual must beat least 18 months post-operativeand have documented stable weight for atleast 3-6 months. Your referring provider can fax the letter to Pioneer Valley Plastic Surgery at (413) 731-7870. Once we receive the letter, we can schedule a consultation for...
Bariatric surgery is a procedure that alters the stomach or digestive tract to minimize caloric intake and often leads to dramatic weight loss of one hundred pounds or more. Plastic Surgery Specialists is proud to partner with the Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco, one of the foremost ...
Post weight loss plastic surgery, also called bariatric plastic surgery, is a growing specialty within the field of plastic surgery. I use the word “specialty” deliberately, as it truly takes a special plastic surgeon to put beautiful finishing touches on a newly slim body safely. ...
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Patients who have had bariactic surgery for massive weightloss frequently seek to have excess skin removed after they have lost the majority of their excess weight. The best candidates for post-bariactic surgery are those who have a positive attitude towards plastic surgery, have lost the majority...
(2012) Highton et al. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Background: Following massive weight loss, patients are left with folds of redundant skin that may cause physical and psychological problems. These problems can be addressed
The advent of bariatric surgery has led to a new subspecialty in plastic surgery for contouring the skin and fat remaining after massive weight loss. This field is increasingly recognized as a vital component to the multi-disciplinary treatment approach to care for the obese patient. The author ...
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