ArticleObesity surgery2017
Utilization of Body Contouring Procedures Following Weight Loss Surgery: A Study of 37,806 Patients.
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- Body Contouring Surgery Improves Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021Pooled it
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- Comparison of Histological Skin Changes After Massive Weight Loss in Post-bariatric and Non-bariatric Patients.Obesity surgery · 2024Article
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- Factors and barriers influencing the decision to undergo body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery: A cross-sectional study.Saudi medical journal · 2023Article
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- The Long-term Value of Bariatric Surgery Interventions for American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Annals of surgery · 2023Article
- Status of Body Contouring Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in a Tertiary Hospital of Greece-Still a Long Way to Go.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Access to reconstructive plastic surgery for patients undergoing bariatric surgery in the Unified Health System (SUS).Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes · 2023Article
- Sociodemographic characteristics of patients and their use of post-bariatric contouring surgery in the US.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Long-Term Weight Loss with Body Contour Surgery After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
- The Influence of Weight-Related Self-Esteem and Symptoms of Depression on Shape and Weight Concerns and Weight-Loss 12 Months After Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
- The PRS Rainbow Classification for Assessing Postbariatric Contour Deformities.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
- The Influence of Body Contouring Surgery on Weight Control and Comorbidities in Patients After Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2020Article
- The Impact of Post-bariatric Abdominoplasty on Secondary Weight Regain After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBariatric surgery has substantial health benefits; however, some patients desire body contouring (BC) procedures following rapid weight loss. There is a paucity of data regarding the true rate of BC following bariatric procedures. The purpose of our study is to examine the utilization of two common procedures, abdominoplasty, and panniculectomy, following bariatric surgery in New York State.
methodsThe SPARCS longitudinal administrative database was used to identify bariatric procedures by using ICD-9 and CPT codes between 2004 and 2010. Procedures included sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Using a unique patient identifier, we tracked those patients who subsequently underwent either abdominoplasty or panniculectomy with at least a 4-year follow-up (until 2014). Multivariable Cox proportional hazard model was used to evaluate predictors of follow-up BC surgery.
results37,806 patients underwent bariatric surgery between 2004 and 2010. Only 5.58% (n = 2112) of these patients subsequently had a BC procedure, with 143 of them (6.8%) having ≥1 plastic surgery. The average time to plastic surgery after band, bypass, or sleeve was 1134.83 ± 671.09, 984.70 ± 570.53, and 903.02 ± 497.31 days, respectively (P < 0.0001). Following the multivariable Cox proportional hazard model, a female, SG patients, patients with Medicare or Medicaid, and patients in either <20 or >80%ile in yearly income were more likely to have plastic surgery after adjusting for age, race/ethnicity, comorbidities and complications (P values < 0.0001).
conclusionsThis study shows that plastic surgery is completed by only 6% of patients following bariatric procedures. As insurance and income are associated with pursuing surgery, improved access may increase the number of patients who are able to undergo these reconstructive procedures.
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