Quality of life among adults following bariatric and body contouring surgery: a systematic review. [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Weight loss following bariatric surgery is associated with significant improvements in obesity-related comorbidities, body satisfaction and psychosocial outcomes, at least in the short term.
Bath-Hextall, F +4 more
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Use of lymphatic taping to prevent the formation of ecchymosis in abdominoplasty and liposuction [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2021 Introduction: Ecchymosis is one of the most common complications in the postoperative period of plastic liposuction and abdominoplasty surgery. Its treatment and prevention are part of the routine of the dermatofunctional physiotherapist.
Anny Chi +2 more
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The Safety of Abdominal Contouring in the Presence of a Gastric Band
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023 Background:. Gastric bands, specifically the Lap-Band, have been widely used for weight loss. However, little is known about the complications associated with abdominal contouring procedures in patients with Lap-Bands.
Stephen D. Bresnick, MD +1 more
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The main abdominoplasty techniques used in post-bariatric patients after massive weight loss: systematic review [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023 Introduction: Obesity is defined by a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2, and today approximately 2.1 billion adults are obese. With this high number of obese people, the demand for treatment via bariatric surgery has been increasing to reduce weight ...
Eurico Arteaga Santiago +5 more
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Role of subcutaneous abdominal fat on cardiac function and proinflammatory cytokines in premenopausal obese women [PDF]
, 2009 The role of surgically removing subcutaneous fat by abdominoplasty on circulating inflammatory markers and myocardial dysfunction, evaluated by myocardial performance index (MPI), were investigated.
Barbieri M +11 more
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Hexagonal Skin Excision in Lipoabdominoplasty Aiming for a Smaller Scar and Efficient Waist
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Summary:. Standard abdominoplasty scars may extend beyond the boundaries of the abdomen. Contemporary styles of body exposure and bathing suits demand that those incisions be hidden inside the “bikini line.” Although a smaller incision used for a mini ...
Raghda E. Tallal, MD +2 more
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Simultaneous Abdominoplasty and Umbilical Hernia Repair via Laparoscopy: a Preliminary Report
Folia Medica, 2017 Background: Umbilical hernias (UH) are common in postpartum patients seeking abdominal contouring surgery and the question of simultaneous abdominoplasty and UH repair is raised.
Shipkov Hristo D. +2 more
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The Skin's Neurological Function Evaluation in Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery [PDF]
, 2012 Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of ...
Bussolaro, Rodolpho Alberto +3 more
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Ultra-sonografia para medir a diástase dos músculos retos do abdome [PDF]
, 2007 PURPOSE: Preoperative imaging evaluation may be useful for determining the position of recti abdominis muscles before their correction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography to measure the width of rectus abdominis ...
Ely, Pedro Bins +8 more
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Background:. Scarring negatively impacts patient mental health, causing worsened self-confidence, body image, and social interactions, as well as anxiety and depression. The objective of this study is to evaluate the scarring impact after facial surgery,
Stuti P. Garg, BA +6 more
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