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Shame and self-acceptance in continued flux: qualitative study of the embodied experience of significant weight loss and removal of resultant excess skin by plastic surgery [PDF]

, 2012
This study explored the embodied experience of body change using a qualitative design. Eight previous plastic surgery patients of a London hospital took part in in-depth, semi-structured interviews 1 year post a plastic surgery procedure to remove excess
Smith, F., Farrants, J.R.
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Investigation into the delivery and evaluation of a unique Avena sativa (Oat) Lipid Extract on skin barrier using LC‒MS/MS, Raman spectroscopy, immunostaining analysis and skin efficacy

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Oat lipids are rich in ceramides. In this investigation, we analysed the delivery of a specific Oat Lipid Extract derived from Avena sativa, comprising ‘skin identical’ ratios of fatty acids, ceramides and cholesterol/sterol. This investigation is the first reported investigation of oat lipids utilizing Raman spectroscopy for the ...
E. Gombert, C. Dewis
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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, Gilmartin, SJ, Maclean, J, Soldin, M, Stanton, W   +4 more
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Reverse Abdominoplasty Flap in Reconstruction of Post-Bilateral Mastectomies Anterior Chest Wall Defect

Case Reports in Medicine, 2014
Reverse abdominoplasty was originally described for epigastric lift. Since the work by Baroudi and Huger in the 1970s, it has become clear that reverse abdominoplasty application can be extended beyond just aesthetic procedure. Through the knowledge of
William HC Tiong, Normala Hj Basiron
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Recombinant Fibrinogen‐Gamma‐Chain as a Crosslinker of Thiol‐ene Hydrogels

Biopolymers, Volume 117, Issue 3, May 2026.
Fibrinogen gamma chain (FGG) was recombinantly expressed in E. coli to generate a recombinant protein containing free thiol groups from cysteine. The expressed protein was used to crosslink norbornene functionalized gelatin providing a proof‐of‐principle of this novel crosslinker type and the formed hydrogels were characterized for their stiffness ...
Domenic Schlauch, Charlotte Selin Güler, Marina Harzi, Selin Kara, Antonina Lavrentieva, Iliyana Pepelanova   +5 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, Ferreira, Lydia Masako, Figueiras, Ricardo Góes, Gomes, Heitor Carvalho, Mendes, Denise de Almeida, Mendes, Fernando Vilela, Nahas, Fabio Xerfan, Novo, Neil Ferreira, Veiga, Daniela Francescato   +8 more
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Surgical Correction of Low-positioned Umbilicus after Mini-abdominoplasty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. The umbilicus detachment and reinsertion in umbilical float mini-abdominoplasty results in its lower position with or without shape distortion. This event creates a stigmatizing look, elongating the upper abdomen and creating variable grades
Giuliano B. Borille, MD, Gustavo A. Pereira Filho, Msc, Mariana Zancanaro, MD, Vinicius W. Ribeiro, MD, Renato Giannini, MD, Ricardo Proto, MD   +5 more
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Leakage of ruptured silicone breast implants through abdominal laparoscopic port sites: A rare complication following transabdominoplasty breast augmentation

JPRAS Open, 2021
SUMMARY: Background: Abdominoplasty and breast augmentation are two of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in the UK. When performed as a combined procedure, separate inframammary and abdominoplasty incisions are most frequently used ...
Jessica Roberts, Marie Kearns, Yasmin Ismail, John Scott   +3 more
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Chronic Pain: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
The multidimensional nature of chronic pain is illustrated through four interconnected domains. (Left) Epidemiology and Global Burden: Chronic pain affects approximately one in five individuals globally, contributing to a rising trend in disability‐adjusted life years (YLDs) and a significant socioeconomic impact.
Zhihao Shang, Zijiao Tian, Zhaoquan Wang, Zerui Yang, Ziyao Wang, Zikang Wang, Ziqing Wang, Xingyuan He, Yu Yan, Yuanfeng Gong, Siyuan Xu, Xinyi Li, Guihua Tian   +12 more
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Quality of Life Following Massive Weight Loss and Body Contouring Surgery: an Exploratory Study. [PDF]

, 2012
Reconstructive surgery is a major growth intervention for body improvement, enhancing appearance and psychological well-being following massive weight loss.
Gilmartin, J, Long, AF, Soldin M
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