Trial reportPloS one2020
The long-term effect of body contouring procedures on the quality of life in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- The BODY-Q Belly Button Scale: A Development and Validation Study.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2026Article
- Safety and Efficacy of Combining Multiple Body-Contouring Procedures in Massive-Weight-Loss Patients: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Sexual Health in Bariatric Surgery: A Bibliometric Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Out-of-Pocket Costs and Physician Payment Variations in Abdominal Contouring: Evidence From United States Claims Data.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Comparing Body Contouring Surgery Outcomes Inpatient Versus Outpatient in an Appalachian Tristate Population.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Improving the Impact of BODY-Q Scores Through Minimal Important Differences in Body Contouring Surgery: An International Prospective Cohort Study.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- Desire for Body Contouring Surgery after Bariatric Surgery: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- BODY-Q Normative Scores: Psychometric Validation of the BODY-Q in the General Population in Europe and North America.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 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
- General population normative scores for interpreting the BODY-Q.Clinical obesity · 2022Article
- Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery: Abdominoplasty, the State of the Art in Body Contouring.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- The Combination of Lymph Node Transfer and Excisional Procedures in Bilateral Lower Extremity Lymphedema: Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Assessment with Long-Term Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Long-term changes in body image after bariatric surgery: An observational cohort study.PloS one · 2022Observational
- Association between the Desire for Breast Augmentation and Instagram Engagement: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Young Polish Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Experience of Excess Skin and Attitude to Body Contouring Surgery of a Chinese Post-Bariatric Population.Obesity facts · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThere has been a significant increase in the number of body contouring procedures performed worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term psychosocial effects of these procedures among patients who undergone weight loss surgery and maintained their body mass for a minimum of one year. MATERIAL AND
methodsPost-bariatric patients undergoing body contouring procedures were recruited for the study consecutively. Inclusion criteria: BMI < 30 following bariatric surgery, weight maintenance for a minimum of 12 months, and completion of all follow up questionnaires (6 and 12 months). Patients were surveyed 24 hours before, 6-months, and 12-months post-procedure using a Polish validated version of BODY-Q.
results30 consecutive patients with a mean age of 38 years (SD 5,91) were included in this study. The BODY-Q questionnaire revealed statistically significant improvements in the acceptance of body appearance after 12 months of follow up. In the abdominal area, the rise in scores achieved 90 from the starting level of 13, and the overall body image increased from 24 to 67. Moreover, in patients with postoperative complications (one hematoma and four minor wound dehiscence), the overall score did not differ from uncomplicated patients.
conclusionsBody contouring procedures after massive weight loss significantly improve the general perception of personal appearance as well as both the psychological and social aspects of life in patients, already significantly stigmatized by their appearance. Body contouring procedures have essential value and should be widely offered as a step in the treatment of morbidly obese patients.
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