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Neel OF, Algaidi Y, Alsubhi MN, Al-Terkawi RA, Salem A, Mortada H. Impact of Body-contouring Surgery Post Bariatric Surgery on Patient Well-being, Quality of Life, and Body Image: Saudi Arabia-based Cross-sectional Study. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5666. [PMID: 38504939 PMCID: PMC10950165 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Background Body-contouring surgery is commonly performed to address functional and aesthetic issues that can arise following bariatric surgery. However, there is limited understanding of the psychological impact of this procedure on Saudi Arabian patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study aimed to explore the effects of body-contouring surgery on the psychological well-being, quality of life, and body image of individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study assessed the psychological impact of body-contouring surgery by measuring levels of depression and generalized anxiety disorder using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale, respectively. Results The study included a total of 227 participants, with 112 (49.3%) undergoing body-contouring surgery. Among the entire sample, 77.5% experienced excess skin folds following bariatric surgery. The prevalence of depression was 6% in the body-contouring group, lower than the 8% observed in the non-body-contouring group (P = 0.073). Notably, anxiety was significantly lower in the body-contouring group, with a prevalence of 4% compared with 6% in the non-body-contouring group (P = 0.006). Additionally, patients who had undergone body-contouring surgery reported higher scores for emotional well-being when compared with those who had not undergone body-contouring (P = 0.011). Conclusions The study suggests that body-contouring surgery improves the physical appearance of bariatric-surgery patients and reduces anxiety and depression, leading to improved psychological well-being. Further research, including larger and more diverse populations, such as multicenter studies at a regional or international level, is needed to validate these findings.
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- Omar Fouda Neel
- From Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Pazouki A, Shahabi S, Yarigholi F, Fathi M. Previous Body-Contouring Surgery Before Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Does It Matter? Obes Surg 2023; 33:4168-4169. [PMID: 37833488 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06873-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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- Abdolreza Pazouki
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery Training, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh Ave., Sattarkhan St., Rasoule-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery Training, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh Ave., Sattarkhan St., Rasoule-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery Training, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh Ave., Sattarkhan St., Rasoule-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery Training, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh Ave., Sattarkhan St., Rasoule-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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Ziegler UE, Sakova P, Reith HB. [Abdominoplasties and Suppurative Hydradenitis (Acne inversa) in Patients after Massive Weight Loss]. Zentralbl Chir 2023. [PMID: 37473764 DOI: 10.1055/a-2109-3015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Post-bariatric surgical procedures in patients after massive weight loss (MWL) are often associated with elevated minor and major complications (17-55%). If there is additionally a long history of hydradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the lower abdomen and groin area, complications of infection can appear in all patients. Differentiated pre-, peri- and postoperative therapy regime is then indicated.From 2010 to 2021, a total of 12 (66.6% women, 33.3% men) consecutive patients underwent conventional (Pittsburg rating scale [PRS]: Grade 2) or fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty (PRS: Grade 3) after massive weight loss. All patients simultaneously suffered long term HS in the lower abdomen and groin area (Hurley classification Grade 2: n = 10, Grade 3: n = 2). The prevalence in our study was 1.09%.Postoperative minor and major complications (follow-up 12 months) are determined and correlated with risk factors (e.g. age, method of weight loss, nicotine abuse…).Mean age was 45.2 years (± 10.3), mean BMI pre-operative 33.24 kg/m2 (± 8.7), the mean decrease in BMI was 19.01 kg/m2 (± 5.9) and the maximum BMI before weight loss 52.25 kg/m2. The mean duration of the suppurative hydradenitis was 31.5 years and n = 2 (17.0%) had current medical therapy against this. All patients showed further locations of the HS in other parts of the body and 66.6% had had surgical procedures because of the HS. 42.0% had nicotine abuse. The mean operation time was 98 minutes and the mean resection weight was 2210 grams. The overall complication rate was n = 10 (83.0%), and the rate of major complications n = 8 (66.4%) with surgical intervention in full anaesthesia. No patient had an infected haematoma, abscess or acute bleeding in the first 24 hours postoperatively.The antibiotic regime prevented the expected soft tissue infection in all patients. Inspection of the abdomen and groin area 4 weeks before surgery is recommended, in order to start preoperative therapy for the HS.
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- Ulrich Eugen Ziegler
- Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Klinik Charlottenhaus, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Klinik Charlottenhaus, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Allgemein-, Viszeralchirurgie und Proktologie, AGAPLESION DIAKONIE KLINIKEN KASSEL, Kassel, Deutschland
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Makarawung D, Al Nawas M, Smelt H, Monpellier V, Wehmeijer L, van den Berg W, Hoogbergen M, Mink van der Molen A. Complications in post-bariatric body contouring surgery using a practical treatment regime to optimise the nutritional state. JPRAS Open 2022; 34:91-102. [PMID: 36211632 PMCID: PMC9535379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Post-bariatric body contouring surgery (BCS) treats redundant skin after massive weight loss; however, the complication risk is relatively high (23-70%). Most complications are wound-related, which may be partly due to a poor nutritional status after bariatric surgery. The objective of this observational study was to optimise nutrition preoperatively and assess the prevalence of wound-related complications after BCS. Methods This prospective cohort study included 140 patients. Patients were treated according to the post-bariatric BCS guideline. Nutritional parameters were collected via pre- and peri-operative blood sampling; any deficiencies were treated. A protein-enriched diet was prescribed by a dietician 4 weeks preoperatively up until closure of all wounds. Complications were recorded using the Clavien-Dindo classification. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify variables associated with wound-related complications. Results The overall wound-related complication rate was 51%. Most complications were minor, with only 4.3% was considered major. No significant differences in patient characteristics were found between patients with and without complications. Variables indicating an optimised nutritional state were not significantly associated with a decreased risk of complications; the most influential factor was a sufficient post-operative protein intake (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.07 – 1.02, p = 0.05). Conclusion The overall wound-related complication rate was in accordance with previous literature; however, major complications were few. This study showed a weak correlation between optimising nutritional state and better outcome after BCS, especially following a protein-enriched diet post-operatively. Therefore, we recommend continuing research on nutrition and wound-related complications, using homogeneous study populations and well-defined complications.
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- D.J.S. Makarawung
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (Dutch Obesity Clinic), Huis ter Heide, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Catharina hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Catharina hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Corresponding author. Aebele B. Mink van der Molen, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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A Comparative Analysis of Fleur-de-Lis and Traditional Panniculectomy after Bariatric Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 45:2208-2219. [PMID: 33544187 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02149-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Fleur-de-Lis panniculectomy (FdL) adds a vertical component to correct complex contour deformities after massive weight loss by addressing supra-umbilical horizontal skin excess which is not addressed with infra-umbilical transverse panniculectomy (TP). We aim to perform a head-to-head comparison of clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes (PROs) between FdL and TP. METHODS A retrospective review of patients ≥18 with a history of bariatric surgery undergoing FdL or TP by a single plastic surgeon between 07/01/2015 and 05/31/2020 was conducted. Surgical site occurrences (SSOs) including surgical site infection (SSI), delayed healing, cellulitis, seroma, hematoma, surgical site occurrences requiring procedural intervention (SSOpi), and a composite of other postoperative outcomes were assessed. In addition, patient satisfaction was analyzed using the Body-Q questionnaire across 12 domains. RESULTS The analysis included 56 patients; 26 and 30 patients who were treated with FdL and TP, respectively. Cohorts were statistically similar in terms of age, gender, BMI, and co-morbid conditions. The overall complication rate was 50% (FdL n = 14 (53.9%), TP n = 14 (46.7%); p = 0.592). On multivariate analysis, pannus weight was associated with the development of SSO (p = 0.04). FdL incision, however, was not an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes. Absolute improvement in PROs was similar in both cohorts across multiple domains. CONCLUSION FdL showed a comparable safety and efficacy profile to TP when performed in post-bariatric surgery patients, with equivalent improvement in PROs across multiple domains. Preoperative weight loss should be encouraged in this population as pannus weight is an independent risk factor for complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Edmondson SJ, Ross DA. The postpartum abdomen: psychology, surgery and quality of life. Hernia 2021; 25:939-950. [PMID: 34309770 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02470-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The postpartum abdomen presents significant challenges to the surgeon. It is anatomically complex, with often substantial symptomatic divarication of the rectus abdominis, affecting all anterior abdominal wall layers. This may lead to profound functional sequelae, and often, of more importance to patients, a significant physical deformity. The complex interplay of functional/physical symptoms can result in reduced quality of life (QoL) as well as negative body image/self-esteem. Postpartum women may seek abdominoplasty to address the whole scope of these concerns. Whilst techniques have evolved achieving such goals operatively, the impact of such surgery on QoL/mental health has yet to be established. METHODS We perform a comprehensive review of potential options of validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for consideration of use in postpartum women seeking abdominoplasty; in addition to discussing current driving factors for seeking surgery and associated ethics. RESULTS Pressure on postpartum women to return their abdominal wall contour to a pre-pregnant state is high. This poses important ethical considerations for surgeons. There are several well-established/validated PROMs used in body contouring in massive weight loss/bariatric population groups, including Body-Q and Body-QoL scales, but none yet specific to postpartum women. CONCLUSION PROMs use to enable establishment of the true value of abdominoplasty in postpartum women, not just in terms of functional/physical restoration, but also in terms of delivering a positive impact on patients' mental health and QoL, are important. Further research is needed to determine if those already developed are appropriate or whether a postpartum-specific PROM would be beneficial.
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- S-J Edmondson
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW, England.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW, England
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Jiang Z, Zhang G, Huang J, Shen C, Cai Z, Yin X, Yin Y, Zhang B. A systematic review of body contouring surgery in post-bariatric patients to determine its prevalence, effects on quality of life, desire, and barriers. Obes Rev 2021; 22:e13201. [PMID: 33565201 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Many post-bariatric patients have impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) due to excess skin following weight loss; however, it is inconclusive whether body contouring surgery (BCS) improves this impairment. We aimed to comprehensively summarize existing evidence of the effect of BCS on the HRQoL (primary outcome) and determine the prevalence of, the desire for, and barriers to BCS (secondary outcomes). Randomized controlled trials, cohort, cross-sectional, case-control, and longitudinal studies were systematically searched in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central, and Web of Science. After screening 1923 potential records, 24 studies (representing 6867 participants) were deemed eligible. Only 18.5% of respondents from cross-sectional studies underwent BCS, with abdominal BCS as the most common procedure. Most participants desired BCS but listed "cost" and "lacking reimbursement" as the main barriers. Results suggest that most post-bariatric patients who underwent BCS experienced improvements in their HRQoL, which could be seen in almost every dimension evaluated, including body image and physical and psychosocial functions. Therefore, both bariatric and plastic surgeons should regard BCS not only as an aesthetic supplement but also as a vital part of functional recovery in the surgery-mediated weight loss journey and, thus, provide it to more post-bariatric patients.
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- Zhiyuan Jiang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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de Macedo JLS, Rosa SC, Canedo LR, Casulari LA. What Is the Impact of Residual Obesity on the Risk for Postoperative Body-Contouring Surgery Complications in Postbariatric Patients? Obes Surg 2021; 30:4149-4154. [PMID: 32451919 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04711-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are an increasing number of patients presenting for plastic surgery after massive weight loss, and many of these patients have residual obesity that may compromise outcomes. The impact of residual obesity on the development of postoperative complications in postbariatric patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures is unclear. METHODS We report the outcomes of 207 patients who underwent plastic surgery following RYGB from January 2011 to December 2018. RESULTS Two hundred and seven patients (196 females, 11 males) with a mean age of 42 years underwent 335 separate operations. The average BMI at the time of plastic surgery was 27.43 kg/m2. The average weight loss was 47.08 kg. The prevalence of comorbidities was 26.6% and the most important presurgery comorbidities were arterial hypertension (10.1%) and diabetes mellitus (4.8%). Of the 207 patients who underwent surgery, 78.3% (168/207) underwent abdominoplasty and 45.0% underwent mammoplasty. The overall rate of complications was 27.5%. The prevalence of postoperative complications was not significantly different between patients with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and patients with a BMI < 30 kg/m2 (33.3% vs 25.9%, respectively; p = 0.344). CONCLUSION In this group of patients, with specified anthropometric and clinical profiles, the residual obesity did not influence the incidence of postoperative complications in postbariatric patients after plastic surgery.
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- Jefferson Lessa Soares de Macedo
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asa Norte Regional Hospital, SQS 213 Bloco H Apto 303. Asa Sul, CEP, Brasília, DF, 70 292-080, Brazil.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asa Norte Regional Hospital, SQS 213 Bloco H Apto 303. Asa Sul, CEP, Brasília, DF, 70 292-080, Brazil.,Post-Graduation Course in Health Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Course in Health Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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Jiang Z, Zhang G, Du X, Chen Y, Shen C, Cai Z, Zhang B, Cheng Z. Experience of Excess Skin and Attitude to Body Contouring Surgery of a Chinese Post-Bariatric Population. Obes Facts 2021; 14:501-509. [PMID: 34365452 PMCID: PMC8546442 DOI: 10.1159/000517587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Western studies have explored post-bariatric patients concerning their views on excess skin and body contouring surgery (BCS), but Asian data were lacking. This study aims to investigate the experience of excess skin and attitude to BCS of a Chinese post-bariatric population. METHODS A total of 210 Chinese patients who underwent bariatric surgery from March 2015 to September 2018 were cross-sectional studied using the Sahlgrenska Excess Skin Questionnaire and a study-specific questionnaire. RESULTS The survey response rate was 61.4%. Most responders (78.2%) reported they had excess skin, and the most common sites were the abdomen (70.2%) and the upper arms (61.3%). Most responders (66.1%) reported being bothered by impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and the most common problem was "the feeling of having unattractive body appearance" (42.7%). Many patients (37.9%) desired for BCS, and "the impact of excess skin is not serious enough" was the reason why not undergoing BCS being chosen most (28.1%), then "the cost is too high" (20.2%) and "worrying about the risk or complications of BCS" (18.4%). Younger age, female gender, higher weight loss, having full-time job, and earning higher income were independent factors increasing their desires for BCS. CONCLUSIONS Most Chinese post-bariatric patients have excess skin and are bothered by impaired HRQoL. The abdomen and upper arms are the sites where patients are most seriously affected and most eager for BCS. The conservative attitude toward BCS and the cost without reimbursement are the main barriers.
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- Zhiyuan Jiang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, Ya'an People's Hospital, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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O’Kelly N, Nguyen K, Gibstein A, Bradley JP, Tanna N, Matarasso A. Standards and Trends in Lipoabdominoplasty. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3144. [PMID: 33173672 PMCID: PMC7647643 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lipoabdominoplasty has evolved over the last 6 decades through contributions from numerous luminaries in plastic and reconstructive surgery. METHODS The authors review historical perspective and provide a contemporary examination of trends in lipoabdominoplasty. RESULTS In 1967, Pitanguy popularized abdominoplasty (without liposuction) as a technique for augmenting ventral hernias repairs and subsequently for aesthetic improvement of the abdomen. After the introduction of suction assisted lipectomy by Illouz in 1983, abdominoplasty became a central tool in a diverse armamentarium of anterior and lateral abdominal wall contouring procedures. Liposuction was initially utilized with mini-abdominoplasty in order to improve contour. Subsequently, Matarasso advanced the safe combination of liposuction with full abdominoplasty. Additionally, he systematized the variety of cutaneous undermining, excision, and liposuction procedures utilized in abdominal contouring as indicated by the degree of skin laxity and musculofascial diastasis. Lockwood advocated high lateral tension closure of the superficial fascial system of the abdomen to improve the contour of the hips and flanks. Saldanha advanced selective undermining and anterior abdominal wall perforator preservation to minimize wound healing and seroma complications associated with lipoabdominoplasty procedures. CONCLUSION In abdominal contour surgery, surgeons can rely on classic techniques and algorithms that have withstood the test of time while modifying their approaches with advances backed by compelling and rigorously obtained evidence.
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- Neil O’Kelly
- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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Morandi EM, Ploner C, Wolfram D, Tasch C, Dostal L, Ortner F, Pierer G, Verstappen R. Risk factors and complications after body-contouring surgery and the amount of stromal vascular fraction cells found in subcutaneous tissue. Int Wound J 2019; 16:1545-1552. [PMID: 31606947 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Body contouring surgery following massive weight loss is often prone to complications. Subcutaneous adipose tissue is a rich source of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells, and moreover it plays an important role in the pathophysiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and wound healing. In this retrospective, single-centred appraisal, complications are examined and correlated with individual SVF numbers in abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue. We analysed whether the weight loss method affected complications. Eighty seven massive weight loss patients undergoing body contouring surgery between 2010 and 2017 were included in the study. In total, 57 cases with at least one complication were recorded (65.5%). Maximum lifetime weight was 109.6 kg (range 48-184 kg). Half of the complications (50.8%) were minor complications without the need for surgical revision. The mean number of SVF found in the resected tissue was 714 997.63 cells/g fat tissue. We found no statistical difference in complication rates dependent on cell numbers. Smoking (P = .049) and a high BMI at the time point of surgery (P = .031) led to significantly more complications. Also, a high resection weight (P = .057) showed a tendency for impaired wound healing. However, there was no difference in complication rates following body contouring procedures attributable to the method of weight loss in this study.
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- Evi M Morandi
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Health Economics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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