SynthesisObesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity2018
The complexity of body image following bariatric surgery: a systematic review of the literature.
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The Acceptability and Feasibility of 3D Reconstruction and Virtual Reality in Addressing Body Image in Bariatric Surgery
Who cites it
61 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 96 citations in OpenAlex.
- Associations between Type of Bariatric Surgery and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Employment Outcomes, and Body Image Satisfaction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Obesity facts · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of bariatric surgery on premenopausal women's womanliness: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Pre-operative concerns and post-operative satisfaction: comparing attitudes toward bariatric surgery and medication intervention for weight loss on Reddit.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- A Five Year Prospective Study on Recurrent Weight Gain and Six BODY-Q Health-Related Quality of Life Scales after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2026Observational
- A five-Year BODY-Q Assessment of Six Health-Related Quality of Life Scales After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- A Five-year Prospective Study on Weight Loss and Six BODY-Q Health-related Quality of Life Scales After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Lower nutrition knowledge in individuals with prior metabolic-bariatric surgery despite comparable hedonic hunger and body image: a cross-sectional study.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
- Bariatric Surgery and Gender Differences in Depressive Symptoms-A 5-Year Prospective Study of Preoperative Predictors.Obesity science & practice · 2026Article
- Exploring Virtual Reality for Body Image Assessment and Psychological Interventions in Individuals With Obesity: a Comprehensive Review.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026Review
- Beyond the Scale: Setting Goals for Outcomes Beyond Weight in Evidence-based Obesity Treatment.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
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- When the body changes faster than the brain: a narrative and theoretical review of body schema updating after bariatric surgery.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Multidimensional psychosocial correlates of food addiction status and symptom count in Chinese candidates for bariatric surgery: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Dysfunctional personality traits and body image in orthopedic surgery patients at risk of postoperative psychological distress.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
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- Psychological and psychiatric standardized procedures for metabolic bariatric surgery: a clinical practice model for mental health providers.Updates in surgery · 2025Review
- Assessing the Safety and Aesthetic Benefits of Reduced Port Bikini-Line Sleeve Gastrectomy (RBSG): An Initial Report.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Sexual Well-Being After Bariatric Surgery Assessed with New Sexual Satisfaction Scale: A Case-Matched Study of Men and Women.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Psychological Traits of Bariatric Surgery Candidates and Predictors of Outcomes.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Poor body image is common among individuals seeking bariatric surgery and is associated with adverse psychosocial sequelae. Following massive weight loss secondary to bariatric surgery, many individuals experience excess skin and associated concerns, leading to subsequent body contouring procedures. Little is known, however, about body image changes and associated features from pre-to post-bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring. The objective of the present study was to conduct a comprehensive literature review of body image following bariatric surgery to help inform future clinical research and care. The articles for the current review were identified by searching PubMed and SCOPUS and references from relevant articles. A total of 60 articles examining body image post-bariatric surgery were identified, and 45 did not include body contouring surgery. Overall, there was great variation in standards of reporting sample characteristics and body image terms. When examining broad levels of body image dissatisfaction, the literature suggests general improvements in certain aspects of body image following bariatric surgery; however, few studies have systematically examined various body image domains from pre-to post-bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring surgery. In conclusion, there is a paucity of research that examines the multidimensional elements of body image following bariatric surgery.
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