ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Impact of Medial Thighplasty on Self-Perception and Body Image After Post-Bariatric Massive Weight Loss.
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- Shaping the Silhouette: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Body Contouring Techniques for the Torso and Limbs.Cureus · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe demand for body sculpting procedures after massive weight loss (MWL) has grown, with medial thighplasty (MT) emerging as an effective option. This study examines the impact of MT on quality of life (QoL), particularly focusing on body image and self-perception in individuals who have undergone MWL.
methodsThis retrospective, single-center study included 21 patients who had post-bariatric MWL and subsequently underwent MT. QoL, with a focus on body image and self-perception, and was assessed through a custom-designed questionnaire administered before and after surgery. Inclusion criteria were a BMI < 35 and a history of bariatric surgery.
resultsTwenty-one patients (20 female, 1 male) were included, with an average age of 50.3 years. The median weight loss was 58.4 kg. Post-operatively, the Physical Component Score (PCS-12) showed significant improvement, while the Mental Component Score (MCS-12) did not show a notable change. However, self-acceptance, body contact, sexuality, and self-esteem all significantly improved post-surgery, whereas vitality did not.
conclusionsConsistent with previous studies, MT yields positive outcomes regarding physical well-being. This study further highlights the procedure's benefits for self-acceptance, body contact, sexuality, and self-esteem. Patients with expectations of improvements in vitality, or mental health concerns like depression or anxiety, should be carefully selected and may benefit from multidisciplinary care, including psychiatry or psychological support, to avoid dissatisfaction with post-surgical outcomes.
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